Firefighters with the Kinchiku Fire Department utilize a tower ladder to extinguish a simulated aircraft fire from above 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, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, 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 the Kinchiku Fire Department utilize a tower ladder to extinguish a simulated aircraft fire from above 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, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, 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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

A Japanese Security Guard with Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, sprays oleoresin capsicum at a target during an OC spray response training on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 16, 2022. During the Marine-led training, JSGs navigated through an obstacle course while experiencing the effects of OC spray, also known as pepper spray. The training consists of tactics to subdue and arrest a subject and ensures law enforcement personnel understand the effects of the spray. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp) - A Japanese Security Guard with Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, sprays oleoresin capsicum at a target during an OC spray response training on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 16, 2022. During the Marine-led training, JSGs navigated through an obstacle course while experiencing the effects of OC spray, also known as pepper spray. The training consists of tactics to subdue and arrest a subject and ensures law enforcement personnel understand the effects of the spray. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

Laura Rodriguez, a group exercise instructor with Kadena Risner Gym, dances cumbia during a Mexican Independence Day celebration at USO Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 16, 2022. USO employees and volunteers hosted the celebration of Mexican Independence Day for service members and their families during Hispanic Heritage Month. The gathering included live performances and traditional dishes originating from Mexico and South America. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng) - Laura Rodriguez, a group exercise instructor with Kadena Risner Gym, dances cumbia during a Mexican Independence Day celebration at USO Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 16, 2022. USO employees and volunteers hosted the celebration of Mexican Independence Day for service members and their families during Hispanic Heritage Month. The gathering included live performances and traditional dishes originating from Mexico and South America. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan Delgado, a supply administration and operations specialist with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, controls the ball during a soccer game at Okinawa Comprehensive Park Recreation Dome, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 27, 2022. Delgado, born in Las Vegas, NV, represents his Mexican heritage and the Marine Corps during National Hispanic Heritage Month. This annual observance from September 15 to October 15, celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of those from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan Delgado, a supply administration and operations specialist with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, controls the ball during a soccer game at Okinawa Comprehensive Park Recreation Dome, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 27, 2022. Delgado, born in Las Vegas, NV, represents his Mexican heritage and the Marine Corps during National Hispanic Heritage Month. This annual observance from September 15 to October 15, celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of those from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Stephen Liszewski, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, explains his plan to lower the number of traffic incidents to local government workers on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 1, 2022. Presenters with Stay Alive from Education provided “Street Smart” training to Marines to raise awareness of the consequences of unsafe driving. The SAFE team is a group of firefighters and paramedics that performed an interactive presentation to educate audiences on car accident scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng) - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Stephen Liszewski, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, explains his plan to lower the number of traffic incidents to local government workers on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 1, 2022. Presenters with Stay Alive from Education provided “Street Smart” training to Marines to raise awareness of the consequences of unsafe driving. The SAFE team is a group of firefighters and paramedics that performed an interactive presentation to educate audiences on car accident scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

U.S. Marines and Naval personnel with Special Reaction Team, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, pose for a photo during multiple weapons sustainment training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 11, 2022. The members of SRT are attached to the Provost Marshal’s Office and are specifically trained and equipped to react in scenarios like an active shooter, hostage situations, and barricaded subjects. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp) - U.S. Marines and Naval personnel with Special Reaction Team, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, pose for a photo during multiple weapons sustainment training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 11, 2022. The members of SRT are attached to the Provost Marshal’s Office and are specifically trained and equipped to react in scenarios like an active shooter, hostage situations, and barricaded subjects. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)