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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Phillip Tate, outgoing Bravo Company commander, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, receives the company guidon from 1st Sgt. Shawn Bowman, B Co first sergeant, during a change of command ceremony for B Co, H&S Bn, MCIPAC, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, July 14, 2023. Tate served one year as the company commander for B Co, H&S Bn, MCIPAC, and was relieved by Capt. Matthew Mogish, a judge advocate with the Legal Services Support Section, MCIPAC. Tate will report as the new operations officer of S-3, Operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Phillip Tate, outgoing Bravo Company commander, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, receives the company guidon from 1st Sgt. Shawn Bowman, B Co first sergeant, during a change of command ceremony for B Co, H&S Bn, MCIPAC, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, July 14, 2023. Tate served one year as the company commander for B Co, H&S Bn, MCIPAC, and was relieved by Capt. Matthew Mogish, a judge advocate with the Legal Services Support Section, MCIPAC. Tate will report as the new operations officer of S-3, Operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng

Food vendors pose for a photo while serving food and drinks at the annual Foster Fest on Marine Corps Base Camp Foster July 1, 2023. Marine Corps Community Services hosted this open gate event for everyone living on Okinawa to enjoy food, games, entertainment and attractions together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)

Food vendors pose for a photo while serving food and drinks at the annual Foster Fest on Marine Corps Base Camp Foster July 1, 2023. Marine Corps Community Services hosted this open gate event for everyone living on Okinawa to enjoy food, games, entertainment and attractions together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)

Photo by Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas

Competitors from the local East and West Ojima team jump from a bridge as part of an island tradition before 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)

Competitors from the local East and West Ojima team jump from a bridge as part of an island tradition before 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)

Photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng

A pitcher with the Rebirth softball team pitches a softball during the Firecracker Softball Tournament on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, June 29, 2023. This tournament is an annual, Pacific-wide, competition that celebrates Independence Day and brings SOFA members together. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Yannis Acosta)

A pitcher with the Rebirth softball team pitches a softball during the Firecracker Softball Tournament on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, June 29, 2023. This tournament is an annual, Pacific-wide, competition that celebrates Independence Day and brings SOFA members together. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Yannis Acosta)

Photo by Sgt. Yannis Acosta

Attendees applaud after watching a live sanshin performance during an awamori tasting at the Habu Pit on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 10, 2023. Awamori is an alcoholic beverage made from a 600-year-old method of fermenting and distilling a mixture of water, black koji mold, rice, and yeast. The Okinawa Distillers Association provided awamori samples from 10 different distilleries for U.S. Marine leaders of Marine Corps Installations Pacific in future hopes of raising its popularity within the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Attendees applaud after watching a live sanshin performance during an awamori tasting at the Habu Pit on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 10, 2023. Awamori is an alcoholic beverage made from a 600-year-old method of fermenting and distilling a mixture of water, black koji mold, rice, and yeast. The Okinawa Distillers Association provided awamori samples from 10 different distilleries for U.S. Marine leaders of Marine Corps Installations Pacific in future hopes of raising its popularity within the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng

Official photo of Sergeant Major Nicholas J. Pascuzzi.

Official photo of Sergeant Major Nicholas J. Pascuzzi.

Photo by Courtesy Asset

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Henry Dolberry Jr. receives a gift after a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, May 8, 2023. Dolberry relinquishes command to Col. Willam C. Pacatte. Pacatte is coming from 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, where he was the Assistant Chief of Staff with G-3 operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Massi)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Henry Dolberry Jr. receives a gift after a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, May 8, 2023. Dolberry relinquishes command to Col. Willam C. Pacatte. Pacatte is coming from 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, where he was the Assistant Chief of Staff with G-3 operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Massi)

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Massi

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Marcos RodriguezRivera, a patrolman with Provost Marshal's Office, Camp Mujuk, poses for a portrait during a village restoration project at Damupo Village, South Korea, on March 25, 2023. On Aug. 29, 2022, Typhoon Hinnamnor overtook the village and severely damaged the structures. To help the village recover from the natural disaster, Marines and local residents came together to repaint the damaged homes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Marcos RodriguezRivera, a patrolman with Provost Marshal's Office, Camp Mujuk, poses for a portrait during a village restoration project at Damupo Village, South Korea, on March 25, 2023. On Aug. 29, 2022, Typhoon Hinnamnor overtook the village and severely damaged the structures. To help the village recover from the natural disaster, Marines and local residents came together to repaint the damaged homes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp

U.S. Marines and Navy Sailors paint a house during a village restoration project at Damupo Village, South Korea, on March 25, 2023. On Aug. 29, 2022, Typhoon Hinnamnor overtook the village and severely damaged the structures. To help the village recover from the natural disaster, Marines and local residents came together to repaint the damaged homes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

U.S. Marines and Navy Sailors paint a house during a village restoration project at Damupo Village, South Korea, on March 25, 2023. On Aug. 29, 2022, Typhoon Hinnamnor overtook the village and severely damaged the structures. To help the village recover from the natural disaster, Marines and local residents came together to repaint the damaged homes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp

U.S. Marines and Navy Sailors walk to a house during a village restoration project at Damupo Village, South Korea, on March 25, 2023. On Aug. 29, 2022, Typhoon Hinnamnor overtook the village and severely damaged the structures. To help the village recover from the natural disaster, Marines and local residents came together to repaint the damaged homes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

U.S. Marines and Navy Sailors walk to a house during a village restoration project at Damupo Village, South Korea, on March 25, 2023. On Aug. 29, 2022, Typhoon Hinnamnor overtook the village and severely damaged the structures. To help the village recover from the natural disaster, Marines and local residents came together to repaint the damaged homes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp

U.S. Marines, Navy Sailors and local residents pose for a group photo during a village restoration project at Damupo Village, South Korea, on March 25, 2023. On Aug. 29, 2022, Typhoon Hinnamnor overtook the village and severely damaged the structures. To help the village recover from the natural disaster, Marines and local residents came together to repaint some of the damaged homes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

U.S. Marines, Navy Sailors and local residents pose for a group photo during a village restoration project at Damupo Village, South Korea, on March 25, 2023. On Aug. 29, 2022, Typhoon Hinnamnor overtook the village and severely damaged the structures. To help the village recover from the natural disaster, Marines and local residents came together to repaint some of the damaged homes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp

Ballerinas with Syracuse City Ballet perform live for attendees after the premiere of the short documentary “Panacea,” at the Oncenter, Downtown Syracuse, April 23, 2023. “Panacea” is an award winning, 25-minute, short documentary directed by U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Laiqa Hitt, staff noncommissioned officer in charge and operations chief of Communication Strategy and Operations, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, that follows a dancer from Syracuse City Ballet and the hardships endured through the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Ballerinas with Syracuse City Ballet perform live for attendees after the premiere of the short documentary “Panacea,” at the Oncenter, Downtown Syracuse, April 23, 2023. “Panacea” is an award winning, 25-minute, short documentary directed by U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Laiqa Hitt, staff noncommissioned officer in charge and operations chief of Communication Strategy and Operations, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, that follows a dancer from Syracuse City Ballet and the hardships endured through the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Laiqa Hitt, left, staff non-commissioned officer in charge and operations chief of Communication Strategy and Operations, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, and Jared Bunn, producer of “Panacea,” discuss the audience feedback after the premiere of the short documentary “Panacea” in Downtown Syracuse, New York, April 23, 2023. “Panacea” is an award winning, 25-minute, short documentary directed by Hitt and produced by Bunn that follows a dancer from Syracuse City Ballet and the hardships endured through the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Laiqa Hitt, left, staff non-commissioned officer in charge and operations chief of Communication Strategy and Operations, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, and Jared Bunn, producer of “Panacea,” discuss the audience feedback after the premiere of the short documentary “Panacea” in Downtown Syracuse, New York, April 23, 2023. “Panacea” is an award winning, 25-minute, short documentary directed by Hitt and produced by Bunn that follows a dancer from Syracuse City Ballet and the hardships endured through the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Laiqa Hitt, center, staff non-commissioned officer in charge and operations chief of Communication Strategy and Operations, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, speaks to an attendee after the premiere of the short documentary “Panacea” at the Oncenter, Downtown Syracuse, New York, April 23, 2023. “Panacea” is an award winning, 25-minute, short documentary directed by Hitt that follows a dancer from Syracuse City Ballet and the hardships endured through the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Laiqa Hitt, center, staff non-commissioned officer in charge and operations chief of Communication Strategy and Operations, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, speaks to an attendee after the premiere of the short documentary “Panacea” at the Oncenter, Downtown Syracuse, New York, April 23, 2023. “Panacea” is an award winning, 25-minute, short documentary directed by Hitt that follows a dancer from Syracuse City Ballet and the hardships endured through the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng

U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Sebastian Kirchfeld, a hospital corpsman with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, poses for a photo during a beach cleanup at Homigot Square, South Korea, on March 24, 2023. To help combat pollution, U.S. Marines, Republic of Korea Marines and Sailors, and local organizations across South Korea came together to clean the beach to promote friendship and work together towards a common goal.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Sebastian Kirchfeld, a hospital corpsman with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, poses for a photo during a beach cleanup at Homigot Square, South Korea, on March 24, 2023. To help combat pollution, U.S. Marines, Republic of Korea Marines and Sailors, and local organizations across South Korea came together to clean the beach to promote friendship and work together towards a common goal.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp

A Republic of Korea Marine scans the shoreline for debris during a beach cleanup at Homigot Square, South Korea, on March 24, 2023. To help combat pollution, U.S. Marines, ROK Marines and Sailors, and local organizations across South Korea came together to clean the beach to promote friendship and work together towards a common goal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

A Republic of Korea Marine scans the shoreline for debris during a beach cleanup at Homigot Square, South Korea, on March 24, 2023. To help combat pollution, U.S. Marines, ROK Marines and Sailors, and local organizations across South Korea came together to clean the beach to promote friendship and work together towards a common goal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Col. Steven Eastin, the Marine Corps Installations Pacific assistant chief of staff for government and external affairs, Lt. Gen. Stephen E. Liszewski, the commanding general of MCIPAC, and Denny Tamaki, the Okinawa Prefectural Governor, pose for a photo following the Ie Shima Lighthouse Memorial Service on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, April 21, 2023. The memorial service is held each year in remembrance of World War II casualties, and specifically the lightkeeper and his family who passed away during an air raid on the island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachary Sarvey).

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Col. Steven Eastin, the Marine Corps Installations Pacific assistant chief of staff for government and external affairs, Lt. Gen. Stephen E. Liszewski, the commanding general of MCIPAC, and Denny Tamaki, the Okinawa Prefectural Governor, pose for a photo following the Ie Shima Lighthouse Memorial Service on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, April 21, 2023. The memorial service is held each year in remembrance of World War II casualties, and specifically the lightkeeper and his family who passed away during an air raid on the island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachary Sarvey).

Photo by Cpl. Zachary Sarvey

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Christian Vang, a religious program specialist with 3d Marine Division reads the “Building Spiritual Readiness” book during the Professional Development Training Course, at Crow’s Nest, on Camp Shields, Okinawa, Japan, March 14, 2023. PDTC is a 3 day course to train chaplains and religious program specialists by working together in their units to facilitate various faith groups and allowing them to freely practice their religion. The course also taught chaplains and RP’s about how to help Marines with their personal lives such as their finances issues, emotional health and help provide a safe place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Martha Linares)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Christian Vang, a religious program specialist with 3d Marine Division reads the “Building Spiritual Readiness” book during the Professional Development Training Course, at Crow’s Nest, on Camp Shields, Okinawa, Japan, March 14, 2023. PDTC is a 3 day course to train chaplains and religious program specialists by working together in their units to facilitate various faith groups and allowing them to freely practice their religion. The course also taught chaplains and RP’s about how to help Marines with their personal lives such as their finances issues, emotional health and help provide a safe place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Martha Linares)

Photo by Cpl. Martha Linares

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cassandra Fellenz, originally a heavy equipment mechanic with 9th Engineering Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, now a chaplain's assistant, takes notes during the Professional Development Training Course, at Crow’s Nest, on Camp Shields, Okinawa, Japan, March 14, 2023. PDTC is a three-day course to train chaplains and religious program specialists by working together in their units to facilitate various faith groups and allowing them to freely practice their religion. The course also taught chaplains and RP’s about how to help Marines with their personal lives such as their finances issues, emotional health and help provide a safe place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesse Davis)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cassandra Fellenz, originally a heavy equipment mechanic with 9th Engineering Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, now a chaplain's assistant, takes notes during the Professional Development Training Course, at Crow’s Nest, on Camp Shields, Okinawa, Japan, March 14, 2023. PDTC is a three-day course to train chaplains and religious program specialists by working together in their units to facilitate various faith groups and allowing them to freely practice their religion. The course also taught chaplains and RP’s about how to help Marines with their personal lives such as their finances issues, emotional health and help provide a safe place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesse Davis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jesse Davis

U.S. Navy Lt. Grant Eubanks,a chaplain with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, left, answers U.S. Navy Cdr. Greg Coates, a chaplain with Marine Corps Installation West, right, question during the Professional Development Training Course, at Crow’s Nest, on Camp Shields, Okinawa, Japan, March 14, 2023. PDTC is a 3 day course to train chaplains and religious program specialists by working together in their units to facilitate various faith groups and allowing them to freely practice their religion. The course also taught chaplains and RP’s about how to help Marines with their personal lives such as their finances issues, emotional health and help provide a safe place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Martha Linares)

U.S. Navy Lt. Grant Eubanks,a chaplain with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, left, answers U.S. Navy Cdr. Greg Coates, a chaplain with Marine Corps Installation West, right, question during the Professional Development Training Course, at Crow’s Nest, on Camp Shields, Okinawa, Japan, March 14, 2023. PDTC is a 3 day course to train chaplains and religious program specialists by working together in their units to facilitate various faith groups and allowing them to freely practice their religion. The course also taught chaplains and RP’s about how to help Marines with their personal lives such as their finances issues, emotional health and help provide a safe place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Martha Linares)

Photo by Cpl. Martha Linares

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