Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Thomas | Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti | 04.01.2024
Camp Lemonnier hosted its annual Iftar for U.S., French and Djiboutian service members at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 1, 2024. Iftar is a communal breaking of the daily fast during the religious observance of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims and their supporters observe it as a time for fasting, prayer and service. Djiboutians observe Ramadan in 2024 from March 11......
Story by Yoshie Makiyama | Marine Corps Installations Pacific | 07.24.2023
Leaders from Marine Corps Installations Pacific enjoy the Okinawan culture and spirit, Awamori, Jun 10, 2023.泡盛、縄の文化と心、を楽しむ太平洋海兵隊施設のリーダーたち（2023年6月10日）...
Story by Noriko Kudo | U.S. Army Garrison - Japan | 03.07.2023
CAMP ZAMA, Japan – A walking tour to a local shrine gave community members here the chance to experience the culture tied to a significant Japanese holiday on its actual day of observance....
Story by Lance Cpl. Brittany A. James | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 05.05.2015
Sirens blast and the crowd cheers as the rhythmic crash of a gong resonates through the air. Teams on intricately decorated longboats simultaneously row to the rhythm while speeding toward the finish line. The 41st annual Naha Dragon Boat Races have commenced!...
Courtesy Story | USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) | 12.12.2013
The U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington’s (CVN 73) Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) and other regional chapters held a multicultural event, aboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), Japan Dec. 11....
