Photo of Okinawan civilians evacuating. - Local Okinawa residents from Ginowan City cross the National Route 58 highway toward Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during a tsunami evacuation in Okinawa, Japan, April 3, 2024. Through Local Implementation Agreements, Marine Corps Installations Pacific and local Okinawa municipalities allow Okinawa residents to gain on-base access to evacuate from lower elevations during a tsunami emergency event. By utilizing the routes through the base, residents can reach their destinations faster. (Courtesy photo by Marine Corps Air Station Futenma)
Ginowan City and Marine Corps Air Station Futenma officials pose for a photo next to evacuation route signs June 26 on MCAS Futenma. The leaders met to sign a bilateral agreement specifying procedures for evacuating Okinawa residents through the air station in the event of a natural disaster. The procedures also set the groundwork for future evacuation drills aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elizabeth A. Case/Released) - Ginowan City and Marine Corps Air Station Futenma officials pose for a photo next to evacuation route signs June 26 on MCAS Futenma. The leaders met to sign a bilateral agreement specifying procedures for evacuating Okinawa residents through the air station in the event of a natural disaster. The procedures also set the groundwork for future evacuation drills aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elizabeth A. Case/Released)
Master Sgt. Cortez Pree, senior watch officer for Joint Force Land Component Command, cuts the ceremonial cake during a Chief Petty Officer Birthday ceremony here April 1 as Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commander of the JFLCC, and Rear Adm. Richard B. Landolt, commander, Amphibious Force 7th Fleet in Okinawa, Japan look on. (Gunnery Sgt. Leo A. Salinas/Released) - Master Sgt. Cortez Pree, senior watch officer for Joint Force Land Component Command, cuts the ceremonial cake during a Chief Petty Officer Birthday ceremony here April 1 as Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commander of the JFLCC, and Rear Adm. Richard B. Landolt, commander, Amphibious Force 7th Fleet in Okinawa, Japan look on. (Gunnery Sgt. Leo A. Salinas/Released)