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U.S. Marines, Sailors, civilians and their families pose for a photo after surviving a flash flood at Ta-Taki Falls, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 13, 2020. The members of the group found themselves in a life-threatening situation and assisted each other and local nationals to return safely. - U.S. Marines, Sailors, civilians and their families pose for a photo after surviving a flash flood at Ta-Taki Falls, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 13, 2020. The members of the group found themselves in a life-threatening situation and assisted each other and local nationals to return safely.

Marines awarded for Ta-Taki Falls flash flood rescue

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Ronald Thomas and Master Sgt. Sara Thomas received Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medals on June 15, for their heroic actions in rescuing over a dozen people, including Okinawa residents, during heavy flooding near Ta-Taki Falls. The trek up to Ta-Taki Falls is a scenic trail taking participants alongside the Henan River with rope climbs and paths going in and around the running water. On September 13, 2020, a fun family outing turned dangerous when sudden rainfall caused the streams to quickly rise...

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Staff Sgt. Billy C. Dixson talks about his actions that got him an award at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13. - Staff Sgt. Billy C. Dixson talks about his actions that got him an award at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13.

US Marine Saves Okinawa Resident from Drowning

Okinawa is well known for its beautiful beaches. The last thing anyone wants to visualize while admiring the ocean’s natural wonders is caught in the natural conditions of tides and overwhelming currents. Staff Sgt. Billy C. Dixson, a recovery crew leader with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, was enjoying his time in Mermaid’s Grotto, a popular diving location, on October 4, when he noticed a woman frantically signaling him for help. The woman herself was not in danger, but her friend, Ms. Miyagi, a member of the local Okinawa community, was losing a battle with a rip current. Ms. Miyagi soon found herself disappearing from the surface...

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Marines TV: QUART 25.2: U.S. Marines and Sailors conduct iterative amphibious training

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U.S. Marines Arrive for Australian Rotational Deployment; Marine South East Asia Unit Drills in Singapore

3/21/2025 - https://news.usni.org/2025/03/17/u-s-marines-arrive-for-australian-rotational-deployment-marine-south-east-asia-unit-drills-in-singapore

Marines Value Accountability, Are Eager to Deploy, Commandant Says

3/19/2025 - https://seapowermagazine.org/marines-value-accountability-are-eager-to-deploy-commandant-says/

Marine Corps Adds First Anti-Ship Missile Battery to Okinawa as Part of Recent Littoral Plan

3/17/2025 - https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/03/10/marine-corps-adds-first-anti-ship-missile-battery-okinawa-part-of-recent-littoral-plan.html

Marines expand F-35B’s presence in Japan, marking new phase for fighter operations

3/14/2025 - https://www.stripes.com/branches/marine_corps/2025-03-10/marine-f35b-rotations-japan-17093437.html#:~:text=Marine%20Corps-,Marines%20expand%20F-35B's%20presence%20in%20Japan%2C%20marking,new%20phase%20for%20fighter%20operations&text=A%20third%20Marine%20Corps%20squadron,forces%20in%20the%20Indo-Pacific

Commandants team up with Healey to celebrate USMC's 250th anniversary

3/07/2025 - https://www.forcesnews.com/services/royal-marines/healey-helps-usmc-celebrate-250th-anniversary-early-he-drops-cake