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Featured Video
U.S. Marines Train with Philippine Service Members.
During Amphibiious landing Exercise 15, Marines work side by side with Philippine service members providing various demonstrations on dog handling techniques and radio operations. Marine Corporal Eric Waddell is on the Philippine’s Basa Air Base with the story. Includes sound bites from Cpl. Sean McKenzie, Military Working Dog Handler and Lance Cpl. Jackson Chandler, Field Radio Operator. Also available in high definition.
Video by Cpl. Eric Waddell | AFN-O | 10.03.2014
Recent Video
(231 votes; 3.45)
U.S. Marines Train with Philippine Service Members.During Amphibiious landing Exercise 15, Marines work side by side with Philippine service members providing various demonstrations on dog handling techniques and...
Video by Cpl. Eric Waddell | AFN-O | 10.03.2014
Embassy Protection TrainingWhen US embassies are threatened the world over, Marines from the Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team can be relied on to protect and secure US citizens and assets. In...
Video by Cpl. Eric Waddell | AFN-O | 10.01.2014
AFN Okinawa: S2M2Students learn more about the medical fields while on Okinawa.
Video by Cpl. Westly Cole | AFN-O | 09.29.2014
Adiutrix SpearThe USS George Washington served as the staging ground for a joint service exercise that may change the deployment landscape for Marines everywhere. SSgt Jason...
Video by Cpl. Michael Marshall | AFN-O | 08.11.2014
USO Special DeliveryMothers-to-be living overseas don’t always have the opportunity to celebrate their pregnancy with their loved ones. Marine Corporal Wes Cole takes us to Kadena Air...
Video by Cpl. Westly Cole | AFN-O | 06.19.2014
Summer DragonsThis year’s Naha Haari was rained out, preventing the Navy Women’s Dragon Boat team from competing in Okinawa’s largest dragon boat race. However, their...
Video by Cpl. Westly Cole | AFN-O | 05.25.2014
Recent News Stories
(2 votes; 2.00)
Torii tree lighting festival
HOLIDAY LIGHTS AND CHRISTMAS TREES TRADITIONALLY GO UP AFTER THANKS GIVING. ON OKINAWA MARINE CORPORAL MICHAEL LOPEZ TAKES US TO TORII STATION WHERE SERVICE MEMBERS...
Story by Cpl. Michael Lopez | AFN-O | 11.30.2012
HOLIDAY LIGHTS AND CHRISTMAS TREES TRADITIONALLY GO UP AFTER THANKS GIVING. ON OKINAWA MARINE CORPORAL MICHAEL LOPEZ TAKES US TO TORII STATION WHERE SERVICE MEMBERS...
Story by Cpl. Michael Lopez | AFN-O | 11.30.2012
Recent Audio
(11 votes; 3.09)
Commandant, first lady, and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine...
The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps and the First Lady of the Marine Corps traveled to Okinawa, Japan. They spoke to the Marines of...
Audio by Gunnery Sgt. Brian Griffin | AFN-O | 07.19.2013
The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps and the First Lady of the Marine Corps traveled to Okinawa, Japan. They spoke to the Marines of...
Audio by Gunnery Sgt. Brian Griffin | AFN-O | 07.19.2013
Okinawa Poker Run
Motorcycle clubs on Okinawa ride and donate for to Toys For Tots. Produced by Cpl. Michael Lopez.
Audio by Cpl. Michael Lopez | AFN-O | 12.26.2012
Motorcycle clubs on Okinawa ride and donate for to Toys For Tots. Produced by Cpl. Michael Lopez.
Audio by Cpl. Michael Lopez | AFN-O | 12.26.2012
The Fray Performs for Okinawa
Troops and family members stationed in Okinawa enjoyed a special concert by The Fray thanks to Navy MWR Entertainment. Senior Airman Clara Karwacinski interviewed the...
Courtesy Audio | AFN-O | 11.20.2012
Troops and family members stationed in Okinawa enjoyed a special concert by The Fray thanks to Navy MWR Entertainment. Senior Airman Clara Karwacinski interviewed the...
Courtesy Audio | AFN-O | 11.20.2012
Third Recon H&S Battalion Perform Endurance Course
The Jungle Warfare Training Center is the DOD's only designed area to teach the critical skills needed to survive in the harsh jungle environment. Lance Corporal...
Courtesy Audio | AFN-O | 11.19.2012
The Jungle Warfare Training Center is the DOD's only designed area to teach the critical skills needed to survive in the harsh jungle environment. Lance Corporal...
Courtesy Audio | AFN-O | 11.19.2012
9th EBS Bulk Fuel FTX
The 9th Engineer Support Battalion’s Bulk Fuel Company practice moving fuel in a deployed environment. LCpl. Tyler Mitchell Takes us to the Central Training Area...
Courtesy Audio | AFN-O | 10.25.2012
The 9th Engineer Support Battalion’s Bulk Fuel Company practice moving fuel in a deployed environment. LCpl. Tyler Mitchell Takes us to the Central Training Area...
Courtesy Audio | AFN-O | 10.25.2012
Field Mess
Food Service Specialists procure, prepare and distribute food in the garrison and field environment. Lance Corporal Tyler Mitchell reports how the food service...
Courtesy Audio | AFN-O | 11.07.2012
Food Service Specialists procure, prepare and distribute food in the garrison and field environment. Lance Corporal Tyler Mitchell reports how the food service...
Courtesy Audio | AFN-O | 11.07.2012
