It's #AsianAmericanAndPacificIslanderHeritage Month!

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed in the month of May and is a chance to acknowledge and appreciate their impact on the United States.

#AAPI HeritageMonth #AAPI #Culture #Honor #Legacy #Marines

We are thrilled to announce #MCIPAC 's environmental branch won the 2024 Secretary of the Navy Environmental #Award ! 🏆

The award was presented for their #partnerships with local governments & boards of #education , & for surveying jungle areas to locate #culturalsites .

#MCIPAC & @3dmlg_marines interact with master labor contractors during MLC Appreciation Day on #CampFoster .

#MLCAppreciationDay is an annual event that commemorates the contributions of the MLC’s who work on U.S. military bases.

#StrongerTogether #MilitaryContractors #Marines

#Marines with #MCIPAC & Republic of Korea Marines participated in the ROK Marine Corps Culture Festival, in Pohang, South Korea. During the festival, Marines alongside #ROKMarines engaged with the #LocalCommunity & showcased the relationship between #CampMujuk & ROK Marine Corps.

Beat the #OkinawanSummer heat!

Check out the graphic below to familiarize yourself with the symptoms of #HeatInjury .

Download the #MCCS Liberty app to stay informed of the Heat Flag Condition. You can download the app at okinawa.usmc-mccs.org/more/liberty-a….

#HeatSafety

May 12, 2015 Combat Cameramen Cpl. Medina & LCpl. Hug were aboard a UH-1Y helicopter providing support during Operation SAHAYOGI HAAT. While aboard, a second quake caused a fatal crash. They were posthumously awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal.

#HonorTheFallen

#HappyMothersDay !

Saluting the strength and love of all mothers, especially those of Marines and within our ranks. Your dedication balancing duty and motherhood embodies resilience and selflessness. Thank you for all you do!

#MothersDay #MarineMoms #Gratitude

Our Little #Warriors 💪

#Children of U.S. #ServiceMembers participate in #Kids ’ Warrior Day on Camp Foster. During the event, children tackled challenges inspired by U.S. Marines, from Marine Corps Martial Arts to combat fitness tests, showing their strength and spirit.

#MilitaryKids

Are you a #TopShot ? 🎯

Calling all #Marines to aim for greatness at the Okinawa Intermural Marksman Competition! Register through your unit's S-3 Training Section & show off your skills from May 20th-24th at Camp Hansen. Let the best shot win! 🏆

#MarksmanCompetition #USMC

Firefighters with #MCIPAC Fire and Emergency Services participated in a 12-day rescue #WatercraftTraining course on Camp Schwab, hosted by #JapanWaterPatrol , to sharpen their life saving skills.

#Okinawa

Check out this video on the #MCIPAC Exceptional Family Member Program at youtu.be/xDuAM0Oi0gM

The EFMP is dedicated to assisting qualifying service members with medical & educational support.

For more info contact MCCS Okinawa, at [email protected] or DSN 645-9237.

It was great to meet in person with 🇯🇵Minister Kihara at U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Headquarters this morning.

The U.S.-Japan Alliance is the cornerstone of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, and we’re taking historic steps to deepen our defense relationship.

#FacesOfMCIPAC Staff Sgt. Tommy Thomas, & Sgt. Matthew Choi, share stories about the unique experiences and camaraderie offered at the #SNCOAcademy on Camp Hansen, #Okinawa , click the link below!

youtu.be/L3-NOxird2E

Special Needs Forum!

Tune in tonight, May 6th, at 1800 for the Exceptional Family Member Program’s #SpecialNeeds Forum, hosted by MCCS Okinawa. It’s your chance to get your questions answered!!

For more information, please contact #EFMP at [email protected]

#Marines

It's last holiday of #GoldenWeek !

Every May 5th in Japan and Korea, #ChildrensDay is celebrated as a way to honor children's personalities and to celebrate their happiness.

#JapanCulture #KoreanCulture

Let's celebrate #GoldenWeek !

Golden Week is a series of four holidays observed at the end of April and beginning of May in #Japan .

Today the Japanese celebrate #GreeneryDay . A day created as a way to honor Emperor Shōwa's love of nature. Celebrate Greenery Day by exploring!

Let's celebrate #GoldenWeek !

Golden Week is a series of four holidays observed at the end of April and beginning of May in #Japan .

Today's holiday is #ConstitutionalMemorialDay . Constitutional Memorial Day celebrates the enactment of the 1947 Constitution of Japan.

Due to #Okinawa ’s extreme heat & humidity, physical activity during the #summer months can be risky.

Stay safe this summer by knowing the heat flag conditions and activity limits.

Get the #MCCS Liberty app for updates on the heat flag conditions at okinawa.usmc-mccs.org/more/liberty-a…

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, visit veteranscrisisline.net/.../military-c… or call the Military Crisis Line for support at 1-800-273-8255.

Our #Marines & Okinawa citizens honored casualties of #WorldWarII during the annual Ie Shima lighthouse memorial service.

To read the full story of the #MemorialService , visit: rb.gy/wkf4oq