U.S. service members, their families, and Japanese local nationals attend the Futenma Flightline Fair at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, May 9, 2026. The Flight Line Fair was open for all to see local vendors, static displays of aircraft, participate in games, and watch a live performance by Third Eye Blind, helping to form a stronger alliance between the United States and Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Miclo Rud)
As a testament to his unyielding dedication and esprit de corps, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, named Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Payne the Career Counselor of the Year in March of 2026. In one of the most competitive career counselor boards—featuring 28 nominees—Payne distinguished himself through superior leadership, professionalism, and dedication to the retention and career development of enlisted...
Over 50 U.S. service members from across the island of Okinawa completed a three-day course for Security Augmentation Force training that culminated at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 1, 2026. SAF training provides the attendees basic principles and skills necessary to execute the duties that come with providing base security. (U.S. Marine Corps story by Cpl. Logan Smith)
Marine Corps Air Station Futenma hosted the 3rd Quarter Chef of the Quarter Competition with participants from across the Pacific April 19, 2026. Culinary Food Specialists, also known as 3381s, participated in the competition, a long-standing tradition within the Marine Corps Food Service community.
