21 November 2025 Keeping Operational Readiness from going up in smoke at NHB Heard the joke about the servicemember who smoked, dipped, and vaped, who asked his provider one day during a routine physical examination, “What’s the end result of having a nicotine habit?” “Coffin. Not coughing,” replied the physician. The servicemember didn’t get it. Defense Health Agency...
19 November 2025 USMC Conducts Medical Exercise Alongside Japanese Forces in Ishigaki for First Time CAMP ISHIGAKI, Japan – For the first time, the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) invited U.S. Marine Corps forces to participate in Japan Joint Exercise 2025 (07JX) October 25-26, 2025, at Camp Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan. The core objective of 07JX was to strengthen Japan-U.S. capabilities for HADR...
17 November 2025 3rd LLB Sailor Recognized for Outstanding Leadership MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Andrew Mercier, a Hospital Corpsman with 3rd Littoral Logistics Battalion, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, was awarded the Exemplary Leadership Award for Senior Sailor of the 4th Quarter. His dedication and expertise have been instrumental...