Camp Courtney commander honored by Uruma City Police Department [Image 2 of 3]

URUMA CITY, OKINAWA, JAPAN

03.11.2015

Photo by Cpl. Royce Dorman 

III Marine Expeditionary Force   

Col. Michael W. Taylor, left, holds his award with Uruma City Police Department Chief of Police Tomohiro Urasoe March 11. Taylor was given a letter of appreciation from the Uruma City Police department at the Uruma City Police Department for his community relations efforts in areas surrounding Camp Courtney. During his time on Okinawa, Taylor has organized several safety campaigns and community outreach programs, including giving gifts to Okinawa children over the holidays and starting a driver safety campaign to educate service members about driving in Okinawa. Taylor also started a radio show hosted by Ray A. Welch, the Camp Courtney camp director, which airs Saturdays at 5 p.m. on 86.8 FM and informs service members of Okinawa traditions, driving safety and community events. Taylor is the camp commander of Camp Courtney and commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (Courtesy photo by Aya Kamata/Released)

• Date Taken: 03.11.2015
• Date Posted: 03.18.2015 19:41
• Photo ID: 1821254
• VIRIN: 150311-M-AO893-006
• Resolution: 3242x2161
• Size: 2.66 MB
• Location: URUMA CITY, OKINAWA, JP