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Sgt. Patrick Pouchie (left), a military police officer with the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Provost Marshal’s Office, helps Taylor Kaneshiro-Hayata, a Hawaii Job Corps student, cover signs with masking tape prior to painting the comfort station at Bellows Field Beach Park, April 28, 2015. Members of Honolulu Police Department, Provost Marshal’s Office and Hawaii Job Corps repainted two comfort stations at Bellows Field Beach Park in Waimanalo, Hawaii. The City and County of Honolulu and several legislators provided the supplies. The group also picked up trash on the beach. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong/Released) - Sgt. Patrick Pouchie (left), a military police officer with the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Provost Marshal’s Office, helps Taylor Kaneshiro-Hayata, a Hawaii Job Corps student, cover signs with masking tape prior to painting the comfort station at Bellows Field Beach Park, April 28, 2015. Members of Honolulu Police Department, Provost Marshal’s Office and Hawaii Job Corps repainted two comfort stations at Bellows Field Beach Park in Waimanalo, Hawaii. The City and County of Honolulu and several legislators provided the supplies. The group also picked up trash on the beach. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong/Released)

Military, community make improvements at Bellows

The wind whipped around Marines and civilians at Bellows Field Beach Park as they scraped, painted and cleaned the comfort stations, April 28, 2015.

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Sgt. Bordes - 2023 American Legion Spirit Service Awardee for the U.S. Marine Corps - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nhatalyne Bordes, a legal chief, office of the Staff Judge Advocate, with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station New River, gives a speech during the 104th American Legion National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, Aug. 29, 2023. Bordes received the 2023 American Legion Spirit Service Award for the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Douds)

Sgt. Bordes - 2023 American Legion Spirit of Service Awardee for the U.S. Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nhatalyne Bordes, legal chief, office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jacksonville, NC, is a remarkable individual born in Brooklyn and raised in the mountainous area of Tannersville, Pennsylvania. She is a shining example of dedication, service, and commitment and was recently awarded the American Legion Spirit of Service Award for the U.S. Marine Corps during the 104th American Legion convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, highlighting her selfless contributions to both her community and the United States Marine Corps.

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Children from Darwin, NT, Australia, watch U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D) 22, march in a parade during the 107th Commemorative Service in honor of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day on April 25, 2022. U.S. Marines with MRF-D 22 participated in Anzac Day ceremonies and celebrations to commemorate the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War, and to join in recognition of the sacrifices and service of the ANZAC forces. - Children from Darwin, NT, Australia, watch U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D) 22, march in a parade during the 107th Commemorative Service in honor of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day on April 25, 2022. U.S. Marines with MRF-D 22 participated in Anzac Day ceremonies and celebrations to commemorate the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War, and to join in recognition of the sacrifices and service of the ANZAC forces.

Carving a Home in the Community: MRF-D and the Northern Territory

The Marine Rotational Force-Darwin calls the Northern Territory home and has for over ten years now. MRF-D 22 is working to build on the strong foundation in the local community from past rotations. One of MRF-D 22’s MAGTF priorities includes enhancing and building on alliances and partnerships with Australia and other Indo-Pacific nations...

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U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division participate in charity ruck march in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 27, 2019. The Marines hiked from the Camp Lejeune main gate to the United Way's Children Healthy Eating on the Weekend house. The march supports CHEW! program which provides underprivileged children with donated food every weekend. - U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division participate in charity ruck march in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 27, 2019. The Marines hiked from the Camp Lejeune main gate to the United Way's Children Healthy Eating on the Weekend house. The march supports CHEW! program which provides underprivileged children with donated food every weekend.

United Against Hunger

The day before Thanksgiving is a time many people spend with family and friends. This year, Marines

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A U.S. Marine and a member of the local community converse during the monthly Friendship Cleanup in Uruma City, Okinawa, Japan on Oct. 5. - A U.S. Marine and a member of the local community converse during the monthly Friendship Cleanup in Uruma City, Okinawa, Japan on Oct. 5.

Members of the U.S. and local communities volunteer to keep Uruma City beautiful

A gentle breeze filled the air during a clear, sunny day on Okinawa. In the parking lot of Camp

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Americans, Japanese compete in softball tournament - U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and Japanese nationals play a softball game in Iwakuni City, Japan, April 28, 2018. The softball game was part of a tournament hosted by Marine Corps Community Services intramural sports division as a way for service members and air station residents to bond over a sport that people from both cultures play. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Jones)

Americans, Japanese compete in softball tournament

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni service members, residents and Japanese nationals faced off against one another in the Japan-U.S. Modified Fast Pitch Tournament at the Atago Hills sports complex in Iwakuni City, Japan, April 28, 2018.

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