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A firefighter with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services, extinguishes a fire from a simulated aircraft during an air mishap exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 9, 2023.The bilateral training exercise tasked all participants with extinguishing an aircraft fire, retrieving all simulated casualties, and treating any injuries to bolster response plans for aircraft mishaps. U.S. Forces Japan and the Okinawa Defense Bureau coordinated the exercise with Provost Marshal’s Office, the Camp Hansen Camp Guard, MCIPAC, Fire and Emergency Services, surrounding area local fire departments, district police departments, and the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

A firefighter with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services, extinguishes a fire from a simulated aircraft during an air mishap exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 9, 2023.The bilateral training exercise tasked all participants with extinguishing an aircraft fire, retrieving all simulated casualties, and treating any injuries to bolster response plans for aircraft mishaps. U.S. Forces Japan and the Okinawa Defense Bureau coordinated the exercise with Provost Marshal’s Office, the Camp Hansen Camp Guard, MCIPAC, Fire and Emergency Services, surrounding area local fire departments, district police departments, and the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng

Firefighters with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services, extinguish fire from a simulated aircraft during an air mishap exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 9, 2023.The bilateral training exercise tasked all participants with extinguishing an aircraft fire, retrieving all simulated casualties, and treating any injuries to bolster response plans for aircraft mishaps. U.S. Forces Japan and the Okinawa Defense Bureau coordinated the exercise with Provost Marshal’s Office, the Camp Hansen Camp Guard, MCIPAC, Fire and Emergency Services, surrounding area local fire departments, district police departments, and the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Firefighters with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services, extinguish fire from a simulated aircraft during an air mishap exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 9, 2023.The bilateral training exercise tasked all participants with extinguishing an aircraft fire, retrieving all simulated casualties, and treating any injuries to bolster response plans for aircraft mishaps. U.S. Forces Japan and the Okinawa Defense Bureau coordinated the exercise with Provost Marshal’s Office, the Camp Hansen Camp Guard, MCIPAC, Fire and Emergency Services, surrounding area local fire departments, district police departments, and the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jaire Rose, the noncommissioned officer in charge with 18th Maintenance Group, rides his motorcycle through a training circuit during the Advanced Rider Track Day training at Naha Port, Okinawa, Japan, on Feb. 11, 2023. An ARTD certificate is the highest level of training that Status of Forces Agreement personnel can be certified with while riding a motorcycle. The training was organized to further understand how to properly lean, accelerate, and stop the vehicle. The course also ensured that each attendee was comfortable with all advanced riding techniques to help promote road safety for both civilians and service members alike. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jaire Rose, the noncommissioned officer in charge with 18th Maintenance Group, rides his motorcycle through a training circuit during the Advanced Rider Track Day training at Naha Port, Okinawa, Japan, on Feb. 11, 2023. An ARTD certificate is the highest level of training that Status of Forces Agreement personnel can be certified with while riding a motorcycle. The training was organized to further understand how to properly lean, accelerate, and stop the vehicle. The course also ensured that each attendee was comfortable with all advanced riding techniques to help promote road safety for both civilians and service members alike. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp

Tonja Norris, the manager of the Camp Foster Exchange, hands a customer their items that were bought through the Buy Online, Pick up in Store program at the Foster Exchange on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 4, 2023. The Foster Exchange has implemented the BOPIS program and self-checkout stations to enhance the shopping experience. The staff implemented these programs upon customer request for contactless and efficient shopping. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Tonja Norris, the manager of the Camp Foster Exchange, hands a customer their items that were bought through the Buy Online, Pick up in Store program at the Foster Exchange on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 4, 2023. The Foster Exchange has implemented the BOPIS program and self-checkout stations to enhance the shopping experience. The staff implemented these programs upon customer request for contactless and efficient shopping. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng

A customer uses a recently installed self-checkout station at the Foster Exchange on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 4, 2023. The Foster Exchange has implemented the Buy Online, Pick Up in Store program and self-checkout stations to enhance the shopping experience. The staff implemented these programs upon customer request for contactless and efficient shopping. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

A customer uses a recently installed self-checkout station at the Foster Exchange on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 4, 2023. The Foster Exchange has implemented the Buy Online, Pick Up in Store program and self-checkout stations to enhance the shopping experience. The staff implemented these programs upon customer request for contactless and efficient shopping. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng

U.S. Marines and civilians stationed on Camp Foster pose for portraits on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 4-5, 2023. Marine and civilian managers in Okinawa share their accomplishments and contributions to improve the quality of life for Marines in Okinawa. These individuals have worked to upgrade appliances, amenities, programs, and facilities to elevate the standard of living on Marine Corps installations throughout Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

U.S. Marines and civilians stationed on Camp Foster pose for portraits on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 4-5, 2023. Marine and civilian managers in Okinawa share their accomplishments and contributions to improve the quality of life for Marines in Okinawa. These individuals have worked to upgrade appliances, amenities, programs, and facilities to elevate the standard of living on Marine Corps installations throughout Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks as a distinguished visitor at the Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Blaz Reactivation and Naming Ceremony at Asan Beach, Guam, Jan. 26, 2023. The Reactivation and Naming Ceremony officially recognized the activation and naming of Naval Support Activity, MCB Camp Blaz after Marine Barracks Guam was deactivated on Nov. 10, 1992. The base is currently under construction and is named after the late Brig. Gen. Vicente “Ben” Thomas Garrido Blaz, the first CHamoru Marine to attain the rank of general officer. MCB Camp Blaz will play an essential role in strengthening the Department of Defense’s ability to deter and defend while securing a Marine Corps posture in the Indo-Pacific region that is geographically distributed and operationally resilient. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks as a distinguished visitor at the Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Blaz Reactivation and Naming Ceremony at Asan Beach, Guam, Jan. 26, 2023. The Reactivation and Naming Ceremony officially recognized the activation and naming of Naval Support Activity, MCB Camp Blaz after Marine Barracks Guam was deactivated on Nov. 10, 1992. The base is currently under construction and is named after the late Brig. Gen. Vicente “Ben” Thomas Garrido Blaz, the first CHamoru Marine to attain the rank of general officer. MCB Camp Blaz will play an essential role in strengthening the Department of Defense’s ability to deter and defend while securing a Marine Corps posture in the Indo-Pacific region that is geographically distributed and operationally resilient. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Greg Uvila, the chaplain of Camp Mujuk, interacts with a local Korean child during a holiday celebration on Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, Dec. 15, 2022. Camp Mujuk invited local Korean children from Sunrin Aeyukwon, Pohang City Dream Start, and Dasom Children’s Center to join them for a holiday celebration. Marines and base personnel organized food and entertainment were organized for the event and the night ended with a tree lighting ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Greg Uvila, the chaplain of Camp Mujuk, interacts with a local Korean child during a holiday celebration on Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, Dec. 15, 2022. Camp Mujuk invited local Korean children from Sunrin Aeyukwon, Pohang City Dream Start, and Dasom Children’s Center to join them for a holiday celebration. Marines and base personnel organized food and entertainment were organized for the event and the night ended with a tree lighting ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng

A Christmas star is hung on a tree during a holiday celebration on Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, Dec. 15, 2022. Camp Mujuk invited local Korean children from Sunrin Aeyukwon, Pohang City Dream Start, and Dasom Children’s Center to join them for a holiday celebration. Marines and base personnel organized food and entertainment were organized for the event and the night ended with a tree lighting ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

A Christmas star is hung on a tree during a holiday celebration on Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, Dec. 15, 2022. Camp Mujuk invited local Korean children from Sunrin Aeyukwon, Pohang City Dream Start, and Dasom Children’s Center to join them for a holiday celebration. Marines and base personnel organized food and entertainment were organized for the event and the night ended with a tree lighting ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng

A child eats food during a holiday celebration on Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, Dec. 15, 2022. Camp Mujuk invited local Korean children from Sunrin Aeyukwon, Pohang City Dream Start, and Dasom Children’s Center to join them for a holiday celebration. Marines and base personnel organized food and entertainment were organized for the event and the night ended with a tree lighting ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

A child eats food during a holiday celebration on Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, Dec. 15, 2022. Camp Mujuk invited local Korean children from Sunrin Aeyukwon, Pohang City Dream Start, and Dasom Children’s Center to join them for a holiday celebration. Marines and base personnel organized food and entertainment were organized for the event and the night ended with a tree lighting ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng

A tree is lit during a holiday celebration on Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, Dec. 15, 2022. Camp Mujuk invited local Korean children from Sunrin Aeyukwon, Pohang City Dream Start, and Dasom Children’s Center to join them for a holiday celebration. Marines and base personnel organized food and entertainment were organized for the event and the night ended with a tree lighting ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

A tree is lit during a holiday celebration on Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, Dec. 15, 2022. Camp Mujuk invited local Korean children from Sunrin Aeyukwon, Pohang City Dream Start, and Dasom Children’s Center to join them for a holiday celebration. Marines and base personnel organized food and entertainment were organized for the event and the night ended with a tree lighting ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng

A musician with the Republic of Korea Army Band performs for attendees during a holiday celebration on Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, Dec. 15, 2022. Camp Mujuk invited local Korean children from Sunrin Aeyukwon, Pohang City Dream Start, and Dasom Children’s Center to join them for a holiday celebration. Marines and base personnel organized food and entertainment were organized for the event and the night ended with a tree lighting ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

A musician with the Republic of Korea Army Band performs for attendees during a holiday celebration on Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, Dec. 15, 2022. Camp Mujuk invited local Korean children from Sunrin Aeyukwon, Pohang City Dream Start, and Dasom Children’s Center to join them for a holiday celebration. Marines and base personnel organized food and entertainment were organized for the event and the night ended with a tree lighting ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng

Musicians with the Republic of Korea Army Band perform for attendees during a holiday celebration on Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, Dec. 15, 2022. Camp Mujuk invited local Korean children from Sunrin Aeyukwon, Pohang City Dream Start, and Dasom Children’s Center to join them for a holiday celebration. Marines and base personnel organized food and entertainment were organized for the event and the night ended with a tree lighting ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Musicians with the Republic of Korea Army Band perform for attendees during a holiday celebration on Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, Dec. 15, 2022. Camp Mujuk invited local Korean children from Sunrin Aeyukwon, Pohang City Dream Start, and Dasom Children’s Center to join them for a holiday celebration. Marines and base personnel organized food and entertainment were organized for the event and the night ended with a tree lighting ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua Dunn, left, a network administrator with Camp Mujuk, Sgt. Austin Howe, center, a data systems administrator with Camp Mujuk, and Sgt. Brandon Nguyen, a financial management resource analyst with Camp Mujuk, compete in a group singing contest during a holiday celebration on Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, Dec. 15, 2022. Camp Mujuk invited local Korean children from Sunrin Aeyukwon, Pohang City Dream Start, and Dasom Children’s Center to join them for a holiday celebration. Marines and base personnel organized food and entertainment were organized for the event and the night ended with a tree lighting ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua Dunn, left, a network administrator with Camp Mujuk, Sgt. Austin Howe, center, a data systems administrator with Camp Mujuk, and Sgt. Brandon Nguyen, a financial management resource analyst with Camp Mujuk, compete in a group singing contest during a holiday celebration on Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, Dec. 15, 2022. Camp Mujuk invited local Korean children from Sunrin Aeyukwon, Pohang City Dream Start, and Dasom Children’s Center to join them for a holiday celebration. Marines and base personnel organized food and entertainment were organized for the event and the night ended with a tree lighting ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng

Members with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, 51st Infantry Regiment, prepare to breach a room during a simulated bilateral search while participating in Exercise Keen Sword 2023 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13, 2022. Keen Sword exercises the combined command and control capabilities and lethality developed between Marine Corps Installations Pacific, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Self-Defense Force. This bilateral field-training demonstrates the U.S. military and JSDF interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

Members with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, 51st Infantry Regiment, prepare to breach a room during a simulated bilateral search while participating in Exercise Keen Sword 2023 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13, 2022. Keen Sword exercises the combined command and control capabilities and lethality developed between Marine Corps Installations Pacific, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Self-Defense Force. This bilateral field-training demonstrates the U.S. military and JSDF interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp

U.S. Marines with Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, practice baton techniques during Exercise Keen Sword 2023 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13, 2022. Keen Sword exercises the combined command and control capabilities and lethality developed between MCIPAC, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Self-Defense Force. This bilateral field-training demonstrates the U.S. military and JSDF interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

U.S. Marines with Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, practice baton techniques during Exercise Keen Sword 2023 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13, 2022. Keen Sword exercises the combined command and control capabilities and lethality developed between MCIPAC, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Self-Defense Force. This bilateral field-training demonstrates the U.S. military and JSDF interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng

Wwaylon, a military working dog with Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, prepares to rush during a law enforcement apprehension demonstration during Exercise Keen Sword 2023 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 11, 2022. Keen Sword exercises the combined command and control capabilities and lethality developed between MCIPAC, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Self-Defense Force. This bilateral field-training demonstrates the U.S. military and JSDF interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Wwaylon, a military working dog with Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, prepares to rush during a law enforcement apprehension demonstration during Exercise Keen Sword 2023 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 11, 2022. Keen Sword exercises the combined command and control capabilities and lethality developed between MCIPAC, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Self-Defense Force. This bilateral field-training demonstrates the U.S. military and JSDF interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Levi Smith, a military police officer with Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, clears a room during a simulated bilateral search while participating in Exercise Keen Sword 2023 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13, 2022. Keen Sword exercises the combined command and control capabilities and lethality developed between Marine Corps Installations Pacific, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Self-Defense Force. This bilateral field-training demonstrates the U.S. military and JSDF interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Levi Smith, a military police officer with Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, clears a room during a simulated bilateral search while participating in Exercise Keen Sword 2023 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13, 2022. Keen Sword exercises the combined command and control capabilities and lethality developed between Marine Corps Installations Pacific, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Self-Defense Force. This bilateral field-training demonstrates the U.S. military and JSDF interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp

Key leaders from the Okinawa community and Marine Corps Installations Pacific pose for a group photo after signing a Local Implementing Agreement on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 7, 2022. The LIA for limited disaster preparedness allows evacuees a quick and direct passage to higher ground or shelter on participating Marine Corps bases immediately before, during or following a natural disaster. The signing signifies a critical step to safeguard the citizens of local communities and reaffirms the commitment of the U.S. to assist Japan in the event of a natural disaster. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

Key leaders from the Okinawa community and Marine Corps Installations Pacific pose for a group photo after signing a Local Implementing Agreement on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 7, 2022. The LIA for limited disaster preparedness allows evacuees a quick and direct passage to higher ground or shelter on participating Marine Corps bases immediately before, during or following a natural disaster. The signing signifies a critical step to safeguard the citizens of local communities and reaffirms the commitment of the U.S. to assist Japan in the event of a natural disaster. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

Photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Stephen E. Liszewski, left, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, shakes hands with Masanori Matsugawa, right, the mayor of Ginowan, Okinawa, after signing a Local Implementing Agreement on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 7, 2022. The LIA for limited disaster preparedness allows evacuees a quick and direct passage to higher ground or shelter on participating Marine Corps bases immediately before, during or following a natural disaster. The signing signifies a critical step to safeguard the citizens of local communities and reaffirms the commitment of the U.S. to assist Japan in the event of a natural disaster. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Stephen E. Liszewski, left, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, shakes hands with Masanori Matsugawa, right, the mayor of Ginowan, Okinawa, after signing a Local Implementing Agreement on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 7, 2022. The LIA for limited disaster preparedness allows evacuees a quick and direct passage to higher ground or shelter on participating Marine Corps bases immediately before, during or following a natural disaster. The signing signifies a critical step to safeguard the citizens of local communities and reaffirms the commitment of the U.S. to assist Japan in the event of a natural disaster. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

Photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild

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