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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Sutton, a hospital corpsman with the operational stress control and readiness training team, 3d Marine Division, interacts with Toshiko Nakama, a Okinawa resident, during an English class at the Camp Hansen West Chapel on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 11, 2021. The English discussion provides U.S. Marines and Okinawa residents with an opportunity to come together, learn each other’s language and share their culture in an interactive classroom setting. The discussion is held every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Camp Hansen West Chapel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Sutton, a hospital corpsman with the operational stress control and readiness training team, 3d Marine Division, interacts with Toshiko Nakama, a Okinawa resident, during an English class at the Camp Hansen West Chapel on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 11, 2021. The English discussion provides U.S. Marines and Okinawa residents with an opportunity to come together, learn each other’s language and share their culture in an interactive classroom setting. The discussion is held every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Camp Hansen West Chapel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elizabeth Adams, a metal worker with 3d Maintenance Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group, collects trash to be discarded properly at the Earth Day cleanup on Kaa-Mii-Jii, Okinawa, Japan, May 7, 2021. Hosted by the Single Marine Program, weekly cleanups allow service members the opportunity to maintain cleanliness on and off base, and to help strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance to protect the force and keep the Okinawan environment clean. The cleanup, postponed twice due to inclement weather, was hosted to raise awareness for Earth Day. Adams is a native of Jones, Alabama. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elizabeth Adams, a metal worker with 3d Maintenance Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group, collects trash to be discarded properly at the Earth Day cleanup on Kaa-Mii-Jii, Okinawa, Japan, May 7, 2021. Hosted by the Single Marine Program, weekly cleanups allow service members the opportunity to maintain cleanliness on and off base, and to help strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance to protect the force and keep the Okinawan environment clean. The cleanup, postponed twice due to inclement weather, was hosted to raise awareness for Earth Day. Adams is a native of Jones, Alabama. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eric Valdez, an automotive maintenance technician with 3d Maintenance Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group, drags a rope to be discarded properly at the Earth Day cleanup on Kaa-Mii-Jii, Okinawa, Japan, May 7, 2021. Hosted by the Single Marine Program, weekly cleanups allow service members the opportunity to maintain cleanliness on and off base, and to help strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance to protect the force and keep the Okinawan environment clean. The cleanup, postponed twice due to inclement weather, was hosted to raise awareness for Earth Day. Valdez is a native of Miami, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eric Valdez, an automotive maintenance technician with 3d Maintenance Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group, drags a rope to be discarded properly at the Earth Day cleanup on Kaa-Mii-Jii, Okinawa, Japan, May 7, 2021. Hosted by the Single Marine Program, weekly cleanups allow service members the opportunity to maintain cleanliness on and off base, and to help strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance to protect the force and keep the Okinawan environment clean. The cleanup, postponed twice due to inclement weather, was hosted to raise awareness for Earth Day. Valdez is a native of Miami, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild

A balloon is displayed at the grand opening of the Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Community Center on Camp McTureous, Okinawa, Japan, April 23, 2021. MCCS hosted the grand opening of the Camp McTureous Community Center which included a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its addition to the installation. The center is available for Status of Forces Agreement members and their families to rent for a wide range of activities and events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

A balloon is displayed at the grand opening of the Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Community Center on Camp McTureous, Okinawa, Japan, April 23, 2021. MCCS hosted the grand opening of the Camp McTureous Community Center which included a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its addition to the installation. The center is available for Status of Forces Agreement members and their families to rent for a wide range of activities and events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild

Scissors used to cut the grand opening ribbon are displayed at the grand opening of the Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Community Center on Camp McTureous, Okinawa, Japan, April 23, 2021. MCCS hosted the grand opening of the Camp McTureous Community Center which included a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its addition to the installation. The center is available for Status of Forces Agreement members and their families to rent for a wide range of activities and events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

Scissors used to cut the grand opening ribbon are displayed at the grand opening of the Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Community Center on Camp McTureous, Okinawa, Japan, April 23, 2021. MCCS hosted the grand opening of the Camp McTureous Community Center which included a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its addition to the installation. The center is available for Status of Forces Agreement members and their families to rent for a wide range of activities and events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joy Kitashima, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC), reads the Superior Achievement Award to Shawn Curtis, the MCIPAC safety director with the Installation Safety Office, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2021. The 2020 Marine Corps Ground Safety Awards recognizes commands and individuals for their significant contributions and accomplishments in the field of safety and mishap prevention during the fiscal year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Karis Mattingly)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joy Kitashima, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC), reads the Superior Achievement Award to Shawn Curtis, the MCIPAC safety director with the Installation Safety Office, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2021. The 2020 Marine Corps Ground Safety Awards recognizes commands and individuals for their significant contributions and accomplishments in the field of safety and mishap prevention during the fiscal year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Karis Mattingly)

Photo by Cpl. Karis Mattingly

Installation Safety Office personnel discuss after they were presented the Marine Corps Warrior Preservation Award on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2021. The 2020 Marine Corps Ground Safety Awards recognizes commands and individuals for their significant contributions and accomplishments in the field of safety and mishap prevention during the fiscal year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Karis Mattingly)

Installation Safety Office personnel discuss after they were presented the Marine Corps Warrior Preservation Award on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2021. The 2020 Marine Corps Ground Safety Awards recognizes commands and individuals for their significant contributions and accomplishments in the field of safety and mishap prevention during the fiscal year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Karis Mattingly)

Photo by Cpl. Karis Mattingly

An Installation Safety Office employee displays the Marine Corps Warrior Preservation Award on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2021. The 2020 Marine Corps Ground Safety Awards recognizes commands and individuals for their significant contributions and accomplishments in the field of safety and mishap prevention during the fiscal year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Karis Mattingly)

An Installation Safety Office employee displays the Marine Corps Warrior Preservation Award on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2021. The 2020 Marine Corps Ground Safety Awards recognizes commands and individuals for their significant contributions and accomplishments in the field of safety and mishap prevention during the fiscal year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Karis Mattingly)

Photo by Cpl. Karis Mattingly

Steve Moran, the community services coordinator with Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Okinawa, U.S. Marine Corps Col. Matthew R. Nation, the commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, and Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, cut the ribbon to signify the grand opening of the MCCS Community Center on Camp McTureous, Okinawa, Japan, April 23, 2021. MCCS hosted the grand opening of the Camp McTureous Community Center which included a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its addition to the installation. The center is available for Status of Forces Agreement members and their families to rent for a wide range of activities and events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

Steve Moran, the community services coordinator with Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Okinawa, U.S. Marine Corps Col. Matthew R. Nation, the commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, and Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, cut the ribbon to signify the grand opening of the MCCS Community Center on Camp McTureous, Okinawa, Japan, April 23, 2021. MCCS hosted the grand opening of the Camp McTureous Community Center which included a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its addition to the installation. The center is available for Status of Forces Agreement members and their families to rent for a wide range of activities and events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Sgt. Mio Sakuma, a french horn player with the JGSDF 15th Brigade band sings “Bashofu Bossa Nova,” an Okinawan folk song during the spring concert in Tedako Hall in Urasoe, Okinawa, Japan, April 16, 2021. The bands' harmonious performance was a display of the III Marine Expeditionary Force and 15th Brigade bands' alliance and unity within the musical arts. The annual concert was performed virtually and the recording will debut on social media platforms within the coming weeks. Sakuma is a native of Fukuoka. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Terry Wong)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Sgt. Mio Sakuma, a french horn player with the JGSDF 15th Brigade band sings “Bashofu Bossa Nova,” an Okinawan folk song during the spring concert in Tedako Hall in Urasoe, Okinawa, Japan, April 16, 2021. The bands' harmonious performance was a display of the III Marine Expeditionary Force and 15th Brigade bands' alliance and unity within the musical arts. The annual concert was performed virtually and the recording will debut on social media platforms within the coming weeks. Sakuma is a native of Fukuoka. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Terry Wong)

Photo by Cpl. Terry Wong

Col. Perry talks to Kenei Tanahara (left), Kushi district mayor, and Tsuneo Shimabukuro about the pictures in the display.

Col. Perry talks to Kenei Tanahara (left), Kushi district mayor, and Tsuneo Shimabukuro about the pictures in the display.

Photo by Yoshie Makiyama

Col. Perry makes closing remarks in Japanese to the people from the local communities at the 38th Camp Schwab/USO Christmas Children’s Day in Camp Schwab USO Dec. 7, 2019.

Col. Perry makes closing remarks in Japanese to the people from the local communities at the 38th Camp Schwab/USO Christmas Children’s Day in Camp Schwab USO Dec. 7, 2019.

Photo by Yoshie Makiyama

Col. Perry performs Kobudo Eku (boat oar) kata in Mura Odori. The residents of Henoko district presented this picture in the frame to Col. Perry to express their gratitude. PHOTO COURTESY BY ISAO MIYAGI

Col. Perry performs Kobudo Eku (boat oar) kata in Mura Odori. The residents of Henoko district presented this picture in the frame to Col. Perry to express their gratitude. PHOTO COURTESY BY ISAO MIYAGI

Photo by Yoshie Makiyama

Col. Perry enjoys conversation with Futoshi Kohagura (left), Henoko district mayor, and Naomi Miyagi, Toyohira district mayor (not shown), in fluent Japanese.

Col. Perry enjoys conversation with Futoshi Kohagura (left), Henoko district mayor, and Naomi Miyagi, Toyohira district mayor (not shown), in fluent Japanese.

Photo by Yoshie Makiyama

Col. Perry plays table tennis with a local child at the 38th Camp Schwab/USO Christmas Children’s Day in Camp Schwab USO Dec. 7, 2019.

Col. Perry plays table tennis with a local child at the 38th Camp Schwab/USO Christmas Children’s Day in Camp Schwab USO Dec. 7, 2019.

Photo by Yoshie Makiyama

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeffrey L. Hammond, commanding officer of Headquarters and Support (H&S) Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC), and Sgt. Maj. Brian Drechsler, the sergeant major of H&S Battalion, MCIPAC, and volunteers with the Okinawa Prefecture Welfare Center and Women’s of Wings organizations pose for a photo at the Camp Foster Chapel, Okinawa, Japan, April 9, 2021. The Okinawa Prefecture Welfare Center and Women’s of Wings organizations received a charitable donation from the Camp Foster Chapel congregation in support of their mission. The organization volunteers then presented service members and civilians with a Certificate of Appreciation thanking them for their efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Karis Mattingly)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeffrey L. Hammond, commanding officer of Headquarters and Support (H&S) Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC), and Sgt. Maj. Brian Drechsler, the sergeant major of H&S Battalion, MCIPAC, and volunteers with the Okinawa Prefecture Welfare Center and Women’s of Wings organizations pose for a photo at the Camp Foster Chapel, Okinawa, Japan, April 9, 2021. The Okinawa Prefecture Welfare Center and Women’s of Wings organizations received a charitable donation from the Camp Foster Chapel congregation in support of their mission. The organization volunteers then presented service members and civilians with a Certificate of Appreciation thanking them for their efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Karis Mattingly)

Photo by Cpl. Karis Mattingly

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, poses with emergency service members for a group photo on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, April 2, 2021. First responders with the Camp Schwab Fire Department were recognized and presented with challenge coins by MCIPAC for saving the lives of seven Marines stranded while swimming recreationally near Ginoza, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Larsen)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, poses with emergency service members for a group photo on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, April 2, 2021. First responders with the Camp Schwab Fire Department were recognized and presented with challenge coins by MCIPAC for saving the lives of seven Marines stranded while swimming recreationally near Ginoza, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Larsen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary R. Larsen

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Installations Pacific, conduct a turret drill with an Oshkosh P-19R Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 7, 2021. EFR specialist Marines with H&HS provide aircraft rescue and firefighting services in support of airfield operations and respond to any fire-related emergencies and situations with a maximum response time of five minutes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Installations Pacific, conduct a turret drill with an Oshkosh P-19R Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 7, 2021. EFR specialist Marines with H&HS provide aircraft rescue and firefighting services in support of airfield operations and respond to any fire-related emergencies and situations with a maximum response time of five minutes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Thomas Diffley, an expeditionary firefighting and rescue (EFR) specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Installations Pacific, stands by for evaluation after a bunker drill on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 7, 2021. EFR specialist Marines with H&HS provide aircraft rescue and firefighting services in support of airfield operations and respond to any fire-related emergencies and situations with a maximum response time of five minutes. Diffley is a native of Dallas, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Thomas Diffley, an expeditionary firefighting and rescue (EFR) specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Installations Pacific, stands by for evaluation after a bunker drill on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 7, 2021. EFR specialist Marines with H&HS provide aircraft rescue and firefighting services in support of airfield operations and respond to any fire-related emergencies and situations with a maximum response time of five minutes. Diffley is a native of Dallas, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicklas Martin, an expeditionary firefighting and rescue (EFR) specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Installations Pacific, practices the proper application of bunker gear during a bunker drill on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 7, 2021. EFR specialist Marines with H&HS provide aircraft rescue and firefighting services in support of airfield operations and respond to any fire-related emergencies and situations with a maximum response time of five minutes. Martin is a native of Troy, Michigan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicklas Martin, an expeditionary firefighting and rescue (EFR) specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Installations Pacific, practices the proper application of bunker gear during a bunker drill on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 7, 2021. EFR specialist Marines with H&HS provide aircraft rescue and firefighting services in support of airfield operations and respond to any fire-related emergencies and situations with a maximum response time of five minutes. Martin is a native of Troy, Michigan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild

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