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Marine Corps Installations Pacific emphasizes the importance of water safety across Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps video production by Marine Corps Installations Pacific)

Jason McDonald, a Nova Scotia, Canada native and the Marine Corps Base Camp Butler Water Safety Program administrator, provides tips and lessons regarding ocean recreation in Okinawa, Japan. McDonald provides information on Okinawa's sea conditions, rip currents, and resources available to Status of Forces Agreement personnel stationed on the island. Also included: a U.S. Marine lieutenant recounts a near-death experience where he and his four Marines were trapped in a reef current while recreationally spearfishing in Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 2021. While he was getting help, his Marines treaded water for nearly three hours before being rescued by the Japan Coast Guard. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Marine Corps Installations Pacific)

Darron Klassen, co-founder of Torrey Pines Surf Ministry, goes surfing with veterans and active duty service members at San Onofre Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 24, 2020. Surfing is used as therapy to assist in the recovery of wounded, ill and injured active duty military members and veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)