Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie Rostran | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 09.09.2013
Members of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan explore the interior of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Sept. 9 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The delegation learned about the Osprey’s capabilities and pilot training during their visit to the air station. The Osprey is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie Rostran | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 09.09.2013
A member of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan sits in the cockpit of an MV-22B Osprey Sept. 9 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. During the LDP’s visit to the station, the delegation was able to get a close-up look of the Osprey and learn about the aircraft’s capabilities. The Osprey is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie Rostran | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 09.09.2013
Lt. Col. Sean P. Patak, center left, speaks to a delegation of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan Sept. 9 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The delegation visited the air station to learn more about the air station’s capabilities and the MV-22B Osprey. Patak is the executive officer of MCAS Futenma. Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran...
Photo by Lance Cpl. David Hersey | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 07.13.2013
Two teams compete in a game of tamaire July 13 at the Busy Bee International Japanese Elementary School during the 2nd Annual Friendship Day Picnic. Tamaire, which originated in Wassamu, Hokkaido, Japan, is a game in which teams race to throw as many balls or beanbags into a basket as possible within a certain time. The teams were made up of U.S. service members and students of the school.......
Photo by Lance Cpl. David Hersey | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 07.13.2013
Two teams compete in a game of tug-of-war July 13 at the Busy Bee International Japanese Elementary School during the 2nd Annual Friendship Day Picnic. “It helps bring an understanding of (Americans) to the children,” said Michael B. Martin, a volunteer at the school. “The children know the American military is here, but they don’t know much about them.” Photo by Lance Cpl. David N. Hersey...
Photo by Lance Cpl. Donald Peterson | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 06.05.2013
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