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Many observe, commemorate 19th Ammendment September 6, 2013 — CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa - "We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men and women are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” as written by Elizabeth Cady Stanton in the Declaration of Sentiments.Due in part to the Declaration of MORE

CDOS concludes though safety remains critical August 30, 2013 — CAMP BUTLER, Okinawa - Living on a subtropical island allows for summer activities to take place throughout the year, so letting your guard down as the fall season approaches could lead to injuries or worse.Labor Day weekend marks the conclusion of the 2013 Critical Days of Summer campaign, but it is important to remember being safe is a year-round MORE

HMM-262 redesignated as VMM-262 August 30, 2013 — MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP S. D. BUTLER, Okinawa - Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (HMM-262) was redesignated as Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (VMM-262) during a ceremony today at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma.HMM-262, which is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force was originally MORE

MWSS-172 hosts 2nd annual Firebird Festival August 30, 2013 — CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa - The aroma of food filled the air throughout the festival as Marines and their families enjoyed each other’s company while competing to decide who would win the annual Firebird Festival Trophy.Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, known as the Firebirds, hosted the second-annual Firebird Festival Aug. 16 at Camp Foster for members MORE

Pilots evade Smokey SAMs August 30, 2013 — IE SHIMA, Okinawa - Pilots of CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters and KC-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft practiced their threat reaction flight techniques using simulated missiles Aug. 27 on a training island off the coast of Ie Shima.The CH-46E pilots are with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft MORE

Marines recognized for heroic actions August 23, 2013 — U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James B. Hecker, left, presents a coin to U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Travis K. Pugh Aug. 15 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Marines with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 were presented the coins after extinguishing a fire resulting from an Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, which crashed during a training MORE