Song sergeant orphans6/13/2023 ![]() ![]() While most played, a few Marines and Sailors tended the grill to provide lunch for the group. “It’s great for these children to see people that care and want to spend time with them.” Mamangun, adjutant for CLB-31, 31st MEU, and native of Virginia Beach, Va. “I used to be a teacher, so I missed this kind of interaction with children,” said 2nd Lt. ![]() The joy of having new playmates brought smiles to the children’s faces, and those smiles brought joy to the Marines and Sailors who happily filled the role. Service members could be found alongside Japanese children climbing the jungle gym, pushing toy cars, kicking soccer balls, playing musical instruments and more. The group began the day by getting to know the kids through sports, music and general play. “The language barrier is tough, but fun is universal.” Stroud, a metalworker for CLB-31, 31st MEU, and native of Turlock, Calif. “I’m new to the island, so this was a great way to see some of the area while doing something nice for the kids,” said Cpl. For a variety of reasons, the volunteers jumped at the opportunity to brighten the day of 26 Japanese children. Twenty-one service members and a few family members donated part of their Saturday to play with local orphans and provide an American-style barbecue here, April 20. For this occasion, they were ready to play. NAGOMI ORPHANAGE AND SCHOOL, Okinawa, Japan - As part of the Marine Corps’ force in readiness for the Asia-Pacific region, the Marines and Sailors of Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are expected to be ready for anything. ![]()
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