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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

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Anthony J. Easton, left, sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, presents Ashley Barrett with the lifetime achievement award during the 2023 Volunteer Recognition Ceremony on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 7, 2023. This annual ceremony is held to recognize the volunteer work that service members and civilians across Okinawa have achieved at Marine Corps bases. Marines, Sailors, Airmen, and civilians received different awards for reaching various milestone hours accumulated at the Single Marine Program, USO, Marine Thrift Shop, and more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Anthony J. Easton, left, sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, presents Ashley Barrett with the lifetime achievement award during the 2023 Volunteer Recognition Ceremony on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 7, 2023. This annual ceremony is held to recognize the volunteer work that service members and civilians across Okinawa have achieved at Marine Corps bases. Marines, Sailors, Airmen, and civilians received different awards for reaching various milestone hours accumulated at the Single Marine Program, USO, Marine Thrift Shop, and more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng

The American Legion Fast Pitch Softball team, comprised of dependents from across the SOFA community, plays against a combined local Junior High School team, a third ranked in Okinawa prefecture, in the fast-pitch softball game on Aril 2 to strengthening relationships with allies and partners.

The American Legion Fast Pitch Softball team, comprised of dependents from across the SOFA community, plays against a combined local Junior High School team, a third ranked in Okinawa prefecture, in the fast-pitch softball game on Aril 2 to strengthening relationships with allies and partners.

Photo by Yoshi Makayama

The American Legion Fast Pitch Softball team, comprised of dependents from across the SOFA community, plays against a combined local Junior High School team, a third ranked in Okinawa prefecture, in the fast-pitch softball game on Aril 2 to strengthening relationships with allies and partners.

The American Legion Fast Pitch Softball team, comprised of dependents from across the SOFA community, plays against a combined local Junior High School team, a third ranked in Okinawa prefecture, in the fast-pitch softball game on Aril 2 to strengthening relationships with allies and partners.

Photo by Yoshi Makayama

The marking on the side of the drifted pallet.

The marking on the side of the drifted pallet.

Photo by Yoshie Makiyama

Marines pose with the drifted pallet and other debris after the clean-up.

Marines pose with the drifted pallet and other debris after the clean-up.

Photo by Yoshie Makiyama

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Stephen Liszewski, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, answers questions during an American Chamber of Commerce in Okinawa meeting at Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan, March 3, 2023. The conference was organized to help promote business between the U.S. military and Japanese entrepreneurs with ACCO. ACCO was established in 1953 to unite business growth and American success among affiliates. Fields commonly joined with ACCO are manufacturing, retail, construction, wholesale, and financial services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Stephen Liszewski, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, answers questions during an American Chamber of Commerce in Okinawa meeting at Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan, March 3, 2023. The conference was organized to help promote business between the U.S. military and Japanese entrepreneurs with ACCO. ACCO was established in 1953 to unite business growth and American success among affiliates. Fields commonly joined with ACCO are manufacturing, retail, construction, wholesale, and financial services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp

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