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Asia-Pacific region’s largest multinational exercise set to begin in Kingdom of Thailand

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP S. D. BUTLER, OKINAWA, Japan

Marines from the III Marine Expeditionary Force have already begun humanitarian and civic assistance projects in the Kingdom of Thailand preceding the official kickoff Feb. 7 of Exercise Cobra Gol... ( 2/3/2012 )

Update: Marine found dead in Camp Kinser Tower

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan

Staff Sergeant Ronald L. Williams, 29, of Anchorage, Alaska, was found dead in his quarters aboard Camp Kinser on January 30, 2012. The cause of death is under investigation.

Williams was ... ( 2/2/2012 )

Marine found dead in home

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP S. D. BUTLER, OKINAWA, Japan

A Marine assigned to Marine Corps Installations Pacific was discovered dead in his home on Marine Corps Base Camp Butler in Okinawa, Jan. 30.

The thoughts and prayers of the entire command... ( 1/30/2012 )

Agreement Enables Joint Fire Fighting Capabilities

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan

The Marine Corps Base Camp Butler Fire Department, in conjunction with the local fire departments of Kin Town, Onna Village and Ginoza Village, renewed an agreement enabling joint fire fighting ca... ( 1/30/2012 )

31st MEU prepares for deployment to Asia-Pacific region

CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan

Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit are preparing to board Navy ships of Amphibious Squadron 11 and are scheduled to depart within days to begin a patrol of the Asia-Pacifi... ( 1/24/2012 )

Okinawa Marine Dies in Afghanistan

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP S.D. BUTLER, OKINAWA, Japan

Lance Cpl. Kenneth E. Cochran, 20, of Wilder, Idaho, died Jan. 15 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine... ( 1/18/2012 )

Marine Corps Commanding Generals to visit Oshima Island

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP S. D. BUTLER, OKINAWA, Japan

The Commanding Generals of III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific will lead a representative group on an official visit to Oshima Island, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Pref... ( 1/10/2012 )

Marine Corps Re-activates 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP S. D. BUTLER, OKINAWA, Japan

The Marine Corps re-activated 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (3rd MEB), commanded by Brigadier General Craig Q. Timberlake, today during a ceremony on Camp Courtney.

The re-establishmen... ( 12/13/2011 )

Okinawa Marine Dies in Afghanistan

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP S.D. BUTLER, OKINAWA, Japan

Cpl. Adam J. Buyes, 21, of Salem, Oregon, died Nov. 26 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, II... ( 11/29/2011 )

Minister of Defense visits Marine Corps Bases

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP S. D. BUTLER, OKINAWA, Japan

Japan Minister of Defense Yasuo Ichikawa toured and made courtesy calls to Marine Corps camps Kinser, Foster and Lester and to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma on Okinawa Nov. 12.

Ichikawa... ( 11/12/2011 )