Carlos M. Vazquez Ii
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On the scene: Senior spirit on display during Kubasaki’s homecoming matchup with Camp Humphreys
See what the atmosphere was like during the Kubasaki-Camp Humphreys game. → Read More
Marines voice their opinions on how to improve their service’s physical fitness programs
The Marine Corps Force Fitness Division has been asking Marines and the civilians who work with them for ideas for possible changes to the Corps’ physical fitness programs. → Read More
Kadena airman helps save 4-year-old boy who nearly drowned on Okinawa
Air Force Master Sgt. Roger Halle was recognized along with three local lifeguards Monday by Chatan Mayor Masaharu Noguni for their efforts July 26 to revive a young boy who was visiting the island from Hong Kong. → Read More
Purple Hearts found: Families of fallen servicemembers are reunited with lost medals
Families of warriors who were injured or died while serving during World War II and Vietnam were reunited with lost Purple Heart medals on a day dedicated to the U.S. military’s oldest award during a ceremony in New York. → Read More
Newly launched MyPCS Mobile app provides tools to help sailors move to their next duty stations
The new app gives active-duty sailors the ability to electronically submit travel receipts, complete vouchers and apply for government housing and childcare during their moves between duty stations. → Read More
Okinawa Marines learn how to save lives in training with battlefield realism
Members of III Marine Expeditionary Force tested their combat lifesaving skills during a simulation in a room staged to look like a market somewhere in the Middle East. → Read More
Kid Ink, Jason Derulo take their talents to troops in the Pacific
Popular hip-hop artist Kid Ink recently wrapped up a whirlwind Pacific tour, where the “Show Me” and “Main Chick” rapper performed for thousands of troops at bases in Korea and Japan. → Read More
New commander takes over Air Force’s largest combat wing
Brig. Gen. Joel Carey assumed responsibility for the Air Force’s largest combat air wing on Monday from a familiar face, Brig. Gen. Case Cunningham, the outgoing commander. → Read More
Russian bombers violated Japan’s airspace twice in one day, defense ministry says
A pair of Russian Tupolev Tu-95 bombers first breached Japan’s airspace at 8:53 a.m. Thursday; a single plane again entered the country’s airspace at 10:21 a.m., according to the Japan Ministry of Defense. → Read More
Two Marines injured after parked Humvee is rear-ended on Okinawa Expressway
The unidentified Marines, both in their 20s, were seated in a parked Humvee alongside the two-lane expressway when a 2-ton truck struck them from behind. → Read More
Marine Corps Ospreys touch down in Hawaii after milestone journey from Okinawa
Four Hawaii-based MV-22B Ospreys island-hopped their way home across the Pacific Ocean this month, just the third time the tiltrotor aircraft has made the long over-the-ocean journey, according to the Marine Corps. → Read More
Marine Corps Ospreys touch down in Hawaii after milestone journey from Okinawa
Four Hawaii-based MV-22B Ospreys island-hopped their way home across the Pacific Ocean this month, just the third time the tiltrotor aircraft has made the long over-the-ocean journey, according to the Marine Corps. → Read More
US, Filipino, Aussie troops wrap up Balikatan exercise in Philippines
This year’s Balikatan exercise, the first to include the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp along with the Marine Corps’ F-35B Lightning II aircraft, included 28 joint training events in counterterrorism, urban, amphibious and aviation operations. → Read More
Technology boot camp aims to upgrade Okinawa-based Marines’ problem-solving skills
Building upon technology already at their fingertips, Marines gathered at Okinawa’s first-ever Marine Maker Innovation Boot Camp this month to learn how they can put robotics, 3D printing and other tools to work on the battlefield. → Read More
Two F-15s make emergency arrested landings within minutes of each other on Okinawa
Safety issues forced a pair of F-15 fighter jets to land on the same runway — in opposite directions — within minutes of each other this week at the Air Force’s most active base in the Far East. → Read More
Green Berets practice securing remote islands with elite Japanese paratroopers
About 70 Green Berets stationed on Okinawa and in Alaska participated in this year’s event, jumping 5,500 feet from JGSDF helicopters, while the Japanese paratroopers jumped from Kawasaki C-2 transport aircraft. → Read More
Marines loosen liberty restrictions for some Pacific-based servicemembers
Just in time for the holidays, the lowest-ranking Marines across Japan, Australia and Hawaii are getting an extra hour of off-base liberty, along with other loosened restrictions. → Read More
Salsa’s authentic Peruvian menu brings a taste of Latin America to Okinawa
One beauty of life is learning about different cultures through food — but in Okinawa, one of the smallest prefectures in Japan, finding authentic versions of dishes from around the world can sometimes be a bit difficult. Luckily, a small neighborhood restaurant on the island offers diners the chance to sample a type of Latin American cuisine that’s a rare find even outside of the Land of the… → Read More
Singer Khalid thrilled to perform for military audience on Okinawa
Fans of singer-songwriter Khalid lined up for hours to see the quadruple-platinum selling artist’s recent performance at Kadena’s Schilling Community Center. → Read More
Marines from Hawaii, Japan face off in Warrior Games on Okinawa
More than 200 Marines took part in the friendly competition. → Read More