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Archive: March, 2018

Cpl. Lexus Martinez, Marine Corps Installations Pacific Food Service Specialist of the Quarter, mixes cake batter while volunteering at the United Service Organization, Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, March 20, 2018. Martinez says that making food and volunteering is her way of giving back to the community. "The opportunity to be an inspiration to others is a blessing. Every chance I get, I want to make a difference.” Martinez is a food service specialist with Headquarters Company, 3rd Marine Logistics Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Pinkney) - Cpl. Lexus Martinez, Marine Corps Installations Pacific Food Service Specialist of the Quarter, mixes cake batter while volunteering at the United Service Organization, Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, March 20, 2018. Martinez says that making food and volunteering is her way of giving back to the community. "The opportunity to be an inspiration to others is a blessing. Every chance I get, I want to make a difference.” Martinez is a food service specialist with Headquarters Company, 3rd Marine Logistics Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Pinkney)

Paying it Forward | Okinawa-based Marine uses past hardship to help motivate others

CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan – Cpl. Lexus Martinez walks through the Camp Kinser Mess Hall with gusto that would make the casual observer think, “She owns the building.” The Brooklyn native makes eye contact with everyone in her path, greeting them confidently as she prepares to make the food that will be served for the day.

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Retired Marine Cpl. Samuel “Lee” Anderson, a former member of 5th Marine Division, poses with a flag atop Mount Suribachi while explaining what he did on the island to his sons March 24, 2018 on Iwo To, Japan. Anderson who fought for 21 days on the island until a landmine, set off by another Marine, knocked him unconscious, returned to the island to participate in the 73rd Reunion of Honor. Anderson is a native of Venice, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jamin M. Powell) - Retired Marine Cpl. Samuel “Lee” Anderson, a former member of 5th Marine Division, poses with a flag atop Mount Suribachi while explaining what he did on the island to his sons March 24, 2018 on Iwo To, Japan. Anderson who fought for 21 days on the island until a landmine, set off by another Marine, knocked him unconscious, returned to the island to participate in the 73rd Reunion of Honor. Anderson is a native of Venice, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jamin M. Powell)

United Through Strife

Iwo To, Japan -- On a sunny, breezy day, veterans of World War II gathered at Iwo To March 24, 2018to be honored and to commemorate the sacrifice made by members of the Japanese and U.S. forces killed during the Battle of Iwo Jima.

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