U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Aaliyah Aguallo, an administrative specialist with Installation Personnel Administration Center, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, performs a duck walk during the culminating event of a Martial Arts Instructor Course on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 14, 2023. The MAI course is a three-week course that implements physical training and academic instruction for instructor trainees. The demanding physical intensity prepares trainees to perform Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques through the different elements of war. Coursework evaluations ensure that all newly graduated instructors have more than enough knowledge to carefully supervise and instruct Marines who are looking to make MCMAP belt advancements. Aguallo is native of Chicago, Ill. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Aaliyah Aguallo, an administrative specialist with Installation Personnel Administration Center, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, performs a duck walk during the culminating event of a Martial Arts Instructor Course on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 14, 2023. The MAI course is a three-week course that implements physical training and academic instruction for instructor trainees. The demanding physical intensity prepares trainees to perform Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques through the different elements of war. Coursework evaluations ensure that all newly graduated instructors have more than enough knowledge to carefully supervise and instruct Marines who are looking to make MCMAP belt advancements. Aguallo is native of Chicago, Ill. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

A U.S. Marine fires an M4 service rifle during the Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition Far East on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 12, 2023. MCMC-Far East is an annual two week event held to improve Marines’ marksmanship, combat readiness and weapon proficiency. Marines utilize the first week to learn various techniques and fundamentals from members of the Marine Corps Shooting Team, and compete the following week as individuals and teams. Marines utilized tires to practice how to manipulate their weapon system in unique scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Pham) - A U.S. Marine fires an M4 service rifle during the Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition Far East on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 12, 2023. MCMC-Far East is an annual two week event held to improve Marines’ marksmanship, combat readiness and weapon proficiency. Marines utilize the first week to learn various techniques and fundamentals from members of the Marine Corps Shooting Team, and compete the following week as individuals and teams. Marines utilized tires to practice how to manipulate their weapon system in unique scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Pham)

Staff members of the Camp Foster Commissary and prize winners, pose for a group photo after the Camp Foster Commissary Shopping Spree Contest on Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 13, 2023. Camp Foster Commissary partnered with Military AutoSource to grant 4 individuals a total of $1,000 to spend in a time limit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng) - Staff members of the Camp Foster Commissary and prize winners, pose for a group photo after the Camp Foster Commissary Shopping Spree Contest on Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 13, 2023. Camp Foster Commissary partnered with Military AutoSource to grant 4 individuals a total of $1,000 to spend in a time limit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Andrew Bryant, command senior enlisted advisor of Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks to attendees during Comic Con Okinawa 2023 at the Camp Foster Fieldhouse, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 3, 2023. Comic Con Okinawa 2023 is an on-base comic book convention held annually that features notable voice actors, comic artists, and off-base store vendors that is open to all military personnel and local Japanese residents. Inspired by the film series Ghostbusters, Bryant and his youngest daughter cosplayed as paranormal investigators for the length of the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Andrew Bryant, command senior enlisted advisor of Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks to attendees during Comic Con Okinawa 2023 at the Camp Foster Fieldhouse, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 3, 2023. Comic Con Okinawa 2023 is an on-base comic book convention held annually that features notable voice actors, comic artists, and off-base store vendors that is open to all military personnel and local Japanese residents. Inspired by the film series Ghostbusters, Bryant and his youngest daughter cosplayed as paranormal investigators for the length of the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Students and faculty with Korea National Defense University pose for a group photo with U.S. Marine Corps Col. William Pacatte, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, during a tour on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 13, 2023. MCAS Futenma recently hosted students from the Korea National Defense University, highlighting the base's role in international cooperation and regional security. This visit emphasized the significance of the alliance between South Korea and the U.S. in preserving peace in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan A. Beauchamp) - Students and faculty with Korea National Defense University pose for a group photo with U.S. Marine Corps Col. William Pacatte, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, during a tour on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 13, 2023. MCAS Futenma recently hosted students from the Korea National Defense University, highlighting the base's role in international cooperation and regional security. This visit emphasized the significance of the alliance between South Korea and the U.S. in preserving peace in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan A. Beauchamp)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Charles Butrico, defense council with Legal Services Support Section, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, orders a meal from a food truck during the opening day of the Mobile Feeding Pilot Program at the Foster Community Center, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 4, 2023. To boost the quality of life for service members in the pacific region, Marines and Navy Sailors may now use their meal entitlements on the Chef Shack and La Cocina Marine Corps Community Services food trucks instead of mess halls by showing their military ID cards. The program is currently only available on Camp Foster, however Food Service Operations plans to expand their outreach to every Marine Corps installation in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng) - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Charles Butrico, defense council with Legal Services Support Section, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, orders a meal from a food truck during the opening day of the Mobile Feeding Pilot Program at the Foster Community Center, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 4, 2023. To boost the quality of life for service members in the pacific region, Marines and Navy Sailors may now use their meal entitlements on the Chef Shack and La Cocina Marine Corps Community Services food trucks instead of mess halls by showing their military ID cards. The program is currently only available on Camp Foster, however Food Service Operations plans to expand their outreach to every Marine Corps installation in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. George Okyne, an electrician with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, arranges temporary lights at the Camp Courtney Commissary, Okinawa, Japan, August 4, 2023. Service members with Headquarters Battalion and 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, installed temporary lighting to reopen the commissary following a power outage caused by Typhoon Khanun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Stephen Holland) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. George Okyne, an electrician with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, arranges temporary lights at the Camp Courtney Commissary, Okinawa, Japan, August 4, 2023. Service members with Headquarters Battalion and 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, installed temporary lighting to reopen the commissary following a power outage caused by Typhoon Khanun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Stephen Holland)

U.S. Marines and Sailors participate in conversation during a traffic safety education presentation in the base theater on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 15, 2023. This presentation was held to educate junior service members on the differences between driving in Japan and the United States, and to inspire Marines to make the right decisions before and while they are behind the wheel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas) - U.S. Marines and Sailors participate in conversation during a traffic safety education presentation in the base theater on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 15, 2023. This presentation was held to educate junior service members on the differences between driving in Japan and the United States, and to inspire Marines to make the right decisions before and while they are behind the wheel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)

Nirai, a dragon boat racing team, celebrate after winning the men’s bracket during the Ojima Island Dragon Boat Race in Nanjo City, Okinawa, Japan, June 21, 2023. Dragon boat racing was first introduced to Okinawa from China around 600 years ago and was popularized in southern cities. Dragon boat races are held every year on the fifth month of the Lunar calendar. Ojima Island’s dragon boat race has three teams per heat, and 11 members per team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng) - Nirai, a dragon boat racing team, celebrate after winning the men’s bracket during the Ojima Island Dragon Boat Race in Nanjo City, Okinawa, Japan, June 21, 2023. Dragon boat racing was first introduced to Okinawa from China around 600 years ago and was popularized in southern cities. Dragon boat races are held every year on the fifth month of the Lunar calendar. Ojima Island’s dragon boat race has three teams per heat, and 11 members per team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. JeanFranco Chiriboga, a correctional specialist liaison with the Provost Marshal's Office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, teaches a Tactical Combat Casualty Care class during a multiple weapons sustainment range on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May. 31, 2023. Motivated by a personal experience of witnessing a medical emergency, Chiriboga pursued extensive medical training and now prioritizes equipping his fellow Marines with life-saving skills, emphasizing the importance of being a supportive pillar in times of crisis. Currently, he has certificates in fast rope techniques, jungle warfare, Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor, Marine Corps Water Survival Advanced, and Tactical Combat Casualty Care. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. JeanFranco Chiriboga, a correctional specialist liaison with the Provost Marshal's Office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, teaches a Tactical Combat Casualty Care class during a multiple weapons sustainment range on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May. 31, 2023. Motivated by a personal experience of witnessing a medical emergency, Chiriboga pursued extensive medical training and now prioritizes equipping his fellow Marines with life-saving skills, emphasizing the importance of being a supportive pillar in times of crisis. Currently, he has certificates in fast rope techniques, jungle warfare, Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor, Marine Corps Water Survival Advanced, and Tactical Combat Casualty Care. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)