31st MEU | Marines awarded for heroic actions

OKINAWA, JAPAN – The beaches of Okinawa are a peaceful escape for both locals and service members stationed on the island. The high temperatures, clear skies and gentle breezes create the perfect conditions to enjoy a day off work swimming in the clear, turquoise waters surrounding the island. A group of U.S. Marines, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, took advantage of these conditions and decided to spend a Saturday afternoon snorkeling around Cape Zanpa, a more advanced dive spot characterized by steep cliffs, crevices and rocky shorelines formed from the constant crashing of waves...