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Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Angel Caldero, a fire support Marine with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, posts security during Certification Exercise 24.3 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 17, 2024.

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5th ANGLICO CERTEX 24.3 Patrols at Camp Hansen

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Angel Caldero, a fire support Marine with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, posts security during Certification Exercise 24.3 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 17, 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Usher, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, takes a break after performing preflight inspections on an HH-60W Jolly Green II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2024.

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Kadena AB: Range day for the 33rd RQS

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Usher, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, takes a break after performing preflight inspections on an HH-60W Jolly Green II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Hepworth, 554th Red Horse Squadron, Andersen AFB, Guam, Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance noncommissioned officer in charge conducts a progress check test during a Mobile Backflow Prevention Devices Testing Course hosted by the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel system maintenance flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 11, 2024. Attendees of the course were trained in backflow terminology, troubleshooting water systems and testing their ability to utilize backflow testing equipment.

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CE keeps water systems secured at Kadena AB

USAF Staff Sgt. Jordan Hepworth conducts a progress check test during a Mobile Backflow Prevention Devices Testing Course hosted by the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel system maintenance flight at Kadena AB, Japan, July 11, 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Col. Laura Ramos, center, outgoing 18th Mission Support Group commander, relinquishes the guidon to Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, left, 18th Wing commander, during the 18th MSG change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July, 18, 2024.

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18th MSG change of command at Kadena AB

U.S. Air Force Col. Laura Ramos, center, outgoing 18th Mission Support Group commander, relinquishes the guidon to Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, left, 18th Wing commander, during the 18th MSG change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July, 18, 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Eric E. Austin, right, the outgoing commanding general, relinquishes command of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing to Maj. Gen. Marcus B. Annibale during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July 12, 2024.

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1st Marine Aircraft Wing holds change of command ceremony at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Eric E. Austin, right, the outgoing commanding general, relinquishes command of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing to Maj. Gen. Marcus B. Annibale during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July 12, 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Emily Figueroa, a vocalist with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band, sings during the Camp Foster Festival on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, July 6, 2024.

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Camp Foster Festival 2024

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Emily Figueroa, a vocalist with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band, sings during the Camp Foster Festival on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, July 6, 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Andrew Tobojka addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, July 9, 2024.

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Headquarters Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Andrew Tobojka addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, July 9, 2024.

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The Dive into Commitment: The unconventional reenlistment of Sgt. 1st Class Tomasich

Early morning tranquility embraced the dive site as the ocean whispered its welcome.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, left, 18th Wing commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Lisa Guzman, right, incoming 18th Medical Group commander, during the change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2024.

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Kadena 18th Medical Group receive new leader

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, left, 18th Wing commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Lisa Guzman, right, incoming 18th Medical Group commander, during the change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, 18th Wing commander, speaks during the 18th Operations Group change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024. Evans thanked the service members who have been at the forefront of defending liberty throughout the region, while also recognizing the magnitude of what was accomplished by the 18th OG over the last two years.

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18th Operations Group change of command ceremony at Kadena AB

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, 18th Wing commander, speaks during the 18th Operations Group change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Eric Austin, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, gives opening remarks on the final day of the Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group conference at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 6, 2024.

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USAF, Marine Corps, showcase commitment with bilateral defense of Okinawa working group

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Eric Austin, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, gives opening remarks on the final day of the Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group conference at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 6, 2024.

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USO Okinawa Staff Spotlight - Meet Mari

Mari, Marine Corps veteran and a lover of all things coffee, is the Center Operations Manager at USO Camp Hansen.

Photo Of “Together in Service: Bridging Cultures, Building Communities” features Staff Sgt. Stephen Epperly and Spc. Howard Gore. These soldiers are dedicated to volunteering and fostering community engagement through ongoing efforts in Yomitan, Okinawa, Japan. Their mission is to build bridges between the U.S. military and the local Japanese community through dedicated service and cultural exchange.

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Soldiers at Torii Station championing volunteerism

Amid the rhythmic hum of daily life on this vibrant island, two U.S. soldiers carve out moments of profound connection and community.

Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Col. Matthew Danner, the outgoing commanding officer of 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, left, and Col. Chris Niedziocha, the incoming commanding officer of 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, pose for a photo after a change of command ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 20, 2024.

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31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Change of Command at Camp Hansen

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Matthew Danner, the outgoing commanding officer of 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, left, and Col. Chris Niedziocha, the incoming commanding officer of 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, pose for a photo after a change of command ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 20, 2024.

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