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    III Marine Expeditionary Force meteorology and oceanography analyst forecasters set up weather sensor

    CAMP COURTNEY, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    01.14.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Kindsey Calvert 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Hugo Wester, a meteorology and oceanography (METOC) chief with 3rd Marine Division helps set up a weather sensor at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Jan.14, 2026. METOC analyst forecasters are responsible for employing various equipment, sensors and information technology systems to study the atmosphere, collect, analyze and create forecasts. The data gathered directly informs military operations at all levels from flight operations to small-unit tactical training. Wester is a native of Colorado. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kindsey Calvert)

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    Date Taken: 01.14.2026
    Date Posted: 01.23.2026 01:14
    Photo ID: 9489115
    VIRIN: 260114-M-AJ819-1023
    Resolution: 5627x3751
    Size: 5.89 MB
    Location: CAMP COURTNEY, OKINAWA, JP

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