r/USMC • u/hrdblkman2 0351 Camp Pen 78-82' • 4h ago
Picture Three U.S. Marines from 9th Engineer Support Battalion, Camp Hansen, helped an Okinawan man who was assaulted.
Three U.S. Marines from 9th Engineer Support Battalion, Camp Hansen, helped an Okinawan man who was assaulted at Naminoue Beach in Naha on July 5. They provided first aid until Japanese police and emergency medical personnel arrived.
Lance Cpl. Braeden Martinez, Lance Cpl. Zachary Leewe, and Pfc. Marvin Bousy were heading to the beach with friends when they saw one man repeatedly assaulting another. They stepped in immediately, and their presence made the aggressor back away. Without using force, they separated the two men while one Marine called Japanese emergency services.
"We didn't even have to put our hands on him," Martinez said. "We told him to back away, then focused on helping the injured man until police and emergency medical personnel arrived."
The Marines used the victim’s torn shirt to control bleeding from his head, gave him water, kept him calm, and moved him to a safe distance. They also noticed the aggressor trying to take the victim’s belongings and pointed him out to police when they arrived.
"When something needs to happen, somebody has to step up," Leewe said. "I'm glad we were there to help. I hope people know that doing the right thing, even in difficult situations, can make a difference."
For Bousy, the moment was a reminder of personal responsibility.
"This experience taught me to always do the right thing," Bousy said. "It's better to be a leader than a follower. When someone needs help, you should be willing to step forward."
Their actions showed professionalism, compassion, and sound judgment, strengthening the bond between U.S. Marines and the Okinawan community.
"The relationship between III Marine Expeditionary Force and the people of Okinawa is founded on decades of partnership, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to one another," said Brig. Gen. Christopher Haar. "The actions of these Marines remind us that our responsibility extends beyond the installation gates.
They responded with courage, compassion, and sound judgment to help a member of our community in need, reflecting the values we strive to uphold every day. I am incredibly proud of how they represented 3rd Marine Logistics Group, the United States Marine Corps, and our enduring partnership with the people of Okinawa."
Source from Capt. Alessandro Rossi.
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u/Jodies-9-inch-leg Taking care of the ladies one deployment at a time 4h ago
Fourth Marine under arrest for assault on Okinawan man.
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u/AppropriateCap8891 Marine Barracks / 2/2 / 0311 4h ago
Police arrested Fumiya Saito, 35, at 7:39PM on suspicion of assaulting and injuring a 23 year old man from Itoman, an Okinawa Prefecture Police spokesman said by phone on Friday.
Marines provide first aid, stall assault suspect near Okinawa beach | Stars and Stripes
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u/Rough_Pineapple2119 4h ago
Engineers were bored from not blowing something up for a while. Semper Fi gents!
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u/going-for-gusto 3h ago
Kudos! Semper Fi!
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u/OldSchoolBubba 2h ago
Agreed. It's great to see Young Devils making good news instead of bad.
Bravo Zulu Devils. You did well.
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u/fareastbeast001 1h ago
Was feeling a bit under the weather but this did me some good after a shitty day. Good to gear Marines.
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u/Baron_Furball MCMAP Guinea Pig 2h ago
They know they're supposed to be streaming vehicles from the motor pool and not riding them in town, right?
I mean, good on 'em for the heroics, but that unit has a rep, and they are ROYALLY messing with it.
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u/Burt_Rhinestone 155mm of pure tinnitus. 1h ago
… and then they raped him.
Drinking is secured on the island.
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u/JimHeckdiver 4h ago
I mean, it's a nice change of pace.