U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 12, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct daily operations while wearing Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear during a CBRN exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 18 and May 19, 2026. MALS-12 conducted CBRN training to strengthen Marines’ abilities in their military operational specialties while wearing MOPP gear. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Colin Thibault)
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.
