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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Pruitt Griffin, left, the incoming company commander for Bravo Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific receives the company colors from Capt. Matthew Mogish, the outgoing company commander of B Co, H&S Bn, MCIPAC, during a change of command ceremony on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 25, 2025. Mogish served two years as the company commander and was relieved by Griffin, who previously served as the plans and program officer of G-6, MCIPAC. Mogish is a native of Texas and Griffin is a native of Mississippi. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Pruitt Griffin, left, the incoming company commander for Bravo Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific receives the company colors from Capt. Matthew Mogish, the outgoing company commander of B Co, H&S Bn, MCIPAC, during a change of command ceremony on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 25, 2025. Mogish served two years as the company commander and was relieved by Griffin, who previously served as the plans and program officer of G-6, MCIPAC. Mogish is a native of Texas and Griffin is a native of Mississippi. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson

U.S. Marines, members of the Japanese Coast Guard, and members of the Okinawan Prefectural Government, pose for a group photo during the annual Ie Shima Lighthouse Memorial Service on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, April 21, 2025. The memorial service was held to commemorate the casualties of World War II, the Ie Shima lighthouse keeper, and his family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson)

U.S. Marines, members of the Japanese Coast Guard, and members of the Okinawan Prefectural Government, pose for a group photo during the annual Ie Shima Lighthouse Memorial Service on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, April 21, 2025. The memorial service was held to commemorate the casualties of World War II, the Ie Shima lighthouse keeper, and his family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andres Hernandez, an infantryman with 12th Littoral Combat Team, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, holds a trash bag for a local preschool student during an Earth Day cleanup and tree-planting event at Nature Mirai in Kin Town, Okinawa, Japan, April 25, 2025. Marine Corps Installations Pacific coordinated a week of Earth Day events to reinforce relationships between U.S. service members and the Okinawa community, and to preserve Okinawa’s environment. The volunteers were from the Camp Hansen Single Marine Program, Hamada Preschool, and Namisato Preschool. Hernandez is a native of New Jersey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andres Hernandez, an infantryman with 12th Littoral Combat Team, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, holds a trash bag for a local preschool student during an Earth Day cleanup and tree-planting event at Nature Mirai in Kin Town, Okinawa, Japan, April 25, 2025. Marine Corps Installations Pacific coordinated a week of Earth Day events to reinforce relationships between U.S. service members and the Okinawa community, and to preserve Okinawa’s environment. The volunteers were from the Camp Hansen Single Marine Program, Hamada Preschool, and Namisato Preschool. Hernandez is a native of New Jersey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis

Shawn Miller, left, a wildlife conservation photographer, poses for a photo with attendees of his class about Okinawan wildlife on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2025. Environmental Affairs Branch, General Facilities, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, partnered with Miller to bring an educational class about animal species in Okinawa during Earth Week 2025. Miller, a Virginia native, educates audiences about preserving Okinawan wildlife through his images which have been featured in National Geographic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Shawn Miller, left, a wildlife conservation photographer, poses for a photo with attendees of his class about Okinawan wildlife on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2025. Environmental Affairs Branch, General Facilities, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, partnered with Miller to bring an educational class about animal species in Okinawa during Earth Week 2025. Miller, a Virginia native, educates audiences about preserving Okinawan wildlife through his images which have been featured in National Geographic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng

Calvin Paguada, left, a civilian contractor, and Lance Cpl. Justin Barrera, an administrative clerk, both with Installation Personnel Administration Center, Marine Corps Installation Pacific, compete in the during the Pacific Iron Challenge on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 25, 2025. Marines and Sailors with MCIPAC competed against each other in a soccer match to improve morale and increase unit cohesion. Paguada and Barrera are North Carolina natives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Kreis)

Calvin Paguada, left, a civilian contractor, and Lance Cpl. Justin Barrera, an administrative clerk, both with Installation Personnel Administration Center, Marine Corps Installation Pacific, compete in the during the Pacific Iron Challenge on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 25, 2025. Marines and Sailors with MCIPAC competed against each other in a soccer match to improve morale and increase unit cohesion. Paguada and Barrera are North Carolina natives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Kreis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Kreis

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian N. Wolford, left, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, tours an air traffic control tower during Exercise Resolute Response 25 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 27, 2025. Resolute Response is a two-week training exercise to test base defenses through the enhanced response of the MCAS Futenma Emergency Operations Center. An EOC provides a commanding officer with single point command and control of installation facilities, resources, and support functions during an emergency in order to maintain situational awareness and support timely decision-making. Wolford is a native of Maryland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian N. Wolford, left, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, tours an air traffic control tower during Exercise Resolute Response 25 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 27, 2025. Resolute Response is a two-week training exercise to test base defenses through the enhanced response of the MCAS Futenma Emergency Operations Center. An EOC provides a commanding officer with single point command and control of installation facilities, resources, and support functions during an emergency in order to maintain situational awareness and support timely decision-making. Wolford is a native of Maryland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Marine Corps Base Butler Postal hold a team meeting during the Pacific Iron Challenge on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, March 20, 2025. The Pacific Iron Challenge is a series of events where different sections compete against each other in various activities. In this event Marines competed in a March Madness basketball game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Marine Corps Base Butler Postal hold a team meeting during the Pacific Iron Challenge on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, March 20, 2025. The Pacific Iron Challenge is a series of events where different sections compete against each other in various activities. In this event Marines competed in a March Madness basketball game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis

U.S. Marine volunteers, local elementary students, and members of the Nago City Board of Education, pose for a photo during a language exchange in Nago City, Okinawa, Japan, March 15, 2025. This English Day Camp marked the 10th annual language exchange where Marine volunteers played games, shared lunch, and performed plays, with Nago City Elementary students. Marines were able to help students communicate in English while learning some Japanese with assistance from the Nago City Board of Education members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

U.S. Marine volunteers, local elementary students, and members of the Nago City Board of Education, pose for a photo during a language exchange in Nago City, Okinawa, Japan, March 15, 2025. This English Day Camp marked the 10th annual language exchange where Marine volunteers played games, shared lunch, and performed plays, with Nago City Elementary students. Marines were able to help students communicate in English while learning some Japanese with assistance from the Nago City Board of Education members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue Firefighting, Headquarters and Headquarters Support Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, take part in exercise Resolute Response on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 26, 2025. Resolute Response is a two-week training exercise to test base defenses through the enhanced response of the MCAS Futenma Emergency Operations Center. An EOC provides a commanding officer with single point command and control of installation facilities, resources, and support functions during an emergency in order to maintain situational awareness and support timely decision-making. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson)

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue Firefighting, Headquarters and Headquarters Support Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, take part in exercise Resolute Response on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 26, 2025. Resolute Response is a two-week training exercise to test base defenses through the enhanced response of the MCAS Futenma Emergency Operations Center. An EOC provides a commanding officer with single point command and control of installation facilities, resources, and support functions during an emergency in order to maintain situational awareness and support timely decision-making. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Keith Schwennesen, executive officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, engages in a friendly competition with his son, a cadet with Kubasaki High School’s Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 27, 2025. The Marine Corps JROTC cadets had the opportunity to learn how to properly handle and operate the M16, M4, and M27 service rifles during their visit to the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer. Schwennesen is a native of Arizona. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Vincent Pham)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Keith Schwennesen, executive officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, engages in a friendly competition with his son, a cadet with Kubasaki High School’s Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 27, 2025. The Marine Corps JROTC cadets had the opportunity to learn how to properly handle and operate the M16, M4, and M27 service rifles during their visit to the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer. Schwennesen is a native of Arizona. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Vincent Pham)

Photo by Sgt. Vincent Pham

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Zachary Pronenko, a watch commander, and Capt. Yugo Kaneku, a Japanese security guard, with Provost Marshal's, Office Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, guide local residents during a tsunami evacuation drill on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 5, 2024. The island-wide tsunami evacuation drill is conducted annually to allow local residents to enter military installations where they will be provided with a safe and secure location. The drill aimed to enhance procedures and protocols for the personnel involved on the installation and local communities in the event of a natural disaster. Pronenko is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Zachary Pronenko, a watch commander, and Capt. Yugo Kaneku, a Japanese security guard, with Provost Marshal's, Office Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, guide local residents during a tsunami evacuation drill on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 5, 2024. The island-wide tsunami evacuation drill is conducted annually to allow local residents to enter military installations where they will be provided with a safe and secure location. The drill aimed to enhance procedures and protocols for the personnel involved on the installation and local communities in the event of a natural disaster. Pronenko is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis

U.S. Marines with the Camp Butler Postal Office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, processes a package during an annual field training exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 6, 2024. MCIPAC Postal Service holds this training regularly to better prepare Marines to collect and distribute mail in an expeditionary environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson)

U.S. Marines with the Camp Butler Postal Office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, processes a package during an annual field training exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 6, 2024. MCIPAC Postal Service holds this training regularly to better prepare Marines to collect and distribute mail in an expeditionary environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson

U.S. Marine Corps Col. William Pacatte, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, center, cuts the ceremonial ribbon with Maj. Gen. Marcus Annibale, commanding general for 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, left center, and Japan Facilities Improvement Program members during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 6, 2024. The ceremony commemorated the opening of the newly renovated hangar 515. The hanger was funded by the Japan Facilities Improvement Program. This project marks a crucial step in enhancing the functionality and efficiency of the operational facilities, ensuring continued mission readiness and support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. William Pacatte, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, center, cuts the ceremonial ribbon with Maj. Gen. Marcus Annibale, commanding general for 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, left center, and Japan Facilities Improvement Program members during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 6, 2024. The ceremony commemorated the opening of the newly renovated hangar 515. The hanger was funded by the Japan Facilities Improvement Program. This project marks a crucial step in enhancing the functionality and efficiency of the operational facilities, ensuring continued mission readiness and support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Stephen D. Sklenka, deputy commandant of Installations and Logistics, speaks during a town hall meeting at the Foster Theater, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 6, 2024. During the town hall, Sklenka discussed quality of life, near-peer adversaries, his role as the deputy commandant of Installations and Logistics, and answered questions from attendees. Sklenka is a native of Georgia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Stephen D. Sklenka, deputy commandant of Installations and Logistics, speaks during a town hall meeting at the Foster Theater, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 6, 2024. During the town hall, Sklenka discussed quality of life, near-peer adversaries, his role as the deputy commandant of Installations and Logistics, and answered questions from attendees. Sklenka is a native of Georgia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Marc Walker, commanding officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, serves food during the 249th Marine Corps Birthday meal at Mess Hall 488, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 8, 2024. This meal was open for all Department of Defense personnel, civilians, master labor contractors, and dependents. Marines and MLCs prepared this meal five days prior and featured exclusive menu items like steak, lobster, and cake. Walker is a native of Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Marc Walker, commanding officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, serves food during the 249th Marine Corps Birthday meal at Mess Hall 488, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 8, 2024. This meal was open for all Department of Defense personnel, civilians, master labor contractors, and dependents. Marines and MLCs prepared this meal five days prior and featured exclusive menu items like steak, lobster, and cake. Walker is a native of Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer David Silvaloaso, right, the oldest Marine present, receives cake from Maj. Gen. Brian Wolford, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, during the MCIPAC Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Plaza Housing, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 15, 2024. The Marine Corps Birthday is celebrated by Marines all around the world every year on Nov. 10. The final event of the ceremony is the cake-cutting ceremony which signifies the passing of time-honored traditions from the older generation to the younger generation. Wolford is a native of Maryland and Silvaloaso is a native of Spain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer David Silvaloaso, right, the oldest Marine present, receives cake from Maj. Gen. Brian Wolford, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, during the MCIPAC Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Plaza Housing, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 15, 2024. The Marine Corps Birthday is celebrated by Marines all around the world every year on Nov. 10. The final event of the ceremony is the cake-cutting ceremony which signifies the passing of time-honored traditions from the older generation to the younger generation. Wolford is a native of Maryland and Silvaloaso is a native of Spain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng

U.S. Marines from across Okinawa, shoot on range as part of the Okinawa Intermural Shooting Competition on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 26, 2024. The OIMC is a multi-day competition where Marines stationed on Okinawa compete amongst each other in shooting drills with rifles and pistols, testing their marksmanship skills and sharpening their overall proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson.)

U.S. Marines from across Okinawa, shoot on range as part of the Okinawa Intermural Shooting Competition on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 26, 2024. The OIMC is a multi-day competition where Marines stationed on Okinawa compete amongst each other in shooting drills with rifles and pistols, testing their marksmanship skills and sharpening their overall proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson

Yosuke Nakama, chief of Traffic Safety Operations with the Okinawa Prefecture Government, center, demonstrates a breathalyzer test to U.S. Marines during “The Ripple Effect” lecture on the dangers of driving under the influence, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 13, 2024. The lecture was hosted to bring awareness to the dangers and repercussions of driving while under the influence. Demonstrations of the sobriety test process were presented, and a speaker shared his personal experience with the consequences of a DUI. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

Yosuke Nakama, chief of Traffic Safety Operations with the Okinawa Prefecture Government, center, demonstrates a breathalyzer test to U.S. Marines during “The Ripple Effect” lecture on the dangers of driving under the influence, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 13, 2024. The lecture was hosted to bring awareness to the dangers and repercussions of driving while under the influence. Demonstrations of the sobriety test process were presented, and a speaker shared his personal experience with the consequences of a DUI. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis

Students from multiple schools across Uruma City speak with U.S. Marines during the Summer English Program on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 19, 2024. The weeklong program, held annually, involves local high school students interacting with Marines in a cultural exchange while learning different ways to converse in English. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

Students from multiple schools across Uruma City speak with U.S. Marines during the Summer English Program on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 19, 2024. The weeklong program, held annually, involves local high school students interacting with Marines in a cultural exchange while learning different ways to converse in English. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis

U.S. Marines with 3rd Network Battalion and Delta Company Radio Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force, overlook Hacksaw Ridge on Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 3, 2024. The Marines visited Kakazu and Hacksaw Ridge to gain an understanding of the two locations’ roles' in the Battle of Okinawa. Kakazu Ridge was a battlefield where U.S. forces faced Japanese defenses to gain higher ground and advance further during the Battle of Okinawa. Hacksaw Ridge was a crucial battleground in World War II, where U.S. forces advanced through Okinawa to secure a critical vantage point and where Desmond Doss saved numerous lives with his actions without carrying a weapon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Network Battalion and Delta Company Radio Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force, overlook Hacksaw Ridge on Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 3, 2024. The Marines visited Kakazu and Hacksaw Ridge to gain an understanding of the two locations’ roles' in the Battle of Okinawa. Kakazu Ridge was a battlefield where U.S. forces faced Japanese defenses to gain higher ground and advance further during the Battle of Okinawa. Hacksaw Ridge was a crucial battleground in World War II, where U.S. forces advanced through Okinawa to secure a critical vantage point and where Desmond Doss saved numerous lives with his actions without carrying a weapon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson

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