USO Okinawa centers continue to navigate the current global pandemic through innovative programming while fulfilling the mission of connecting service members to family, home, and country.
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Balofoma Wembakpete, assigned to U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3, picks up trash at Heshikiya Beach in Okinawa, Japan during a command volunteer event.
Marine Corps Community Services hosted the event to display the appreciation that Marines carry for their surrounding communities through the preservation of Okinawa's beaches.
Reveille was at 0530 on the morning of July 25th; platoon internal training with Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT) 1 concluded the night prior. The Marines were all tired and ready to go home, but CAAT 1 had one more task to complete.
As the world navigates the current global situation, USO Okinawa center doors may be closed, but the spirit, intention and passion of the 23 staff members remains a driving force behind how USO Okinawa continues to bring communities together.
‘Be part of the solution, not the pollution.’ That was USO Schwab’s mission on Saturday, March 21, 2020. USO Schwab conducted a beach cleanup at one of the Henoko, Okinawa local beaches.
In Japan, rice has a rich history which dates back over 2000 years. It’s a staple in many traditional dishes and has become an important part of Japanese food culture.
