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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Syedhafiz Madani, with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, poses for a photo on Dec. 12, 2020, MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Marines with MCAS Futenma processed over 1,800 pounds of mission critical perishable goods for two seperate flights to Osan Air Base, Korea. The Marines responsible for the crucial assistance were presented a challenge coin on behalf of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service CEO. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Christopher A. Madero)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Syedhafiz Madani, with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, poses for a photo on Dec. 12, 2020, MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Marines with MCAS Futenma processed over 1,800 pounds of mission critical perishable goods for two seperate flights to Osan Air Base, Korea. The Marines responsible for the crucial assistance were presented a challenge coin on behalf of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service CEO. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Christopher A. Madero)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Madero

SERGEANT MAJOR JOY MARIA KITASHIMA bio photo

SERGEANT MAJOR JOY MARIA KITASHIMA bio photo

Photo by MCIPAC

Students from Camp Lester Middle School interact with students from Chatan Junior High School at Chatan Castle on Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, March 21, 2019. The students were participating in a culture exchange, held to promote a better relationship with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer)

Students from Camp Lester Middle School interact with students from Chatan Junior High School at Chatan Castle on Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, March 21, 2019. The students were participating in a culture exchange, held to promote a better relationship with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer

Students from Camp Lester Middle School interact with students from Chatan Junior High School at Chatan Castle on Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, March 21, 2019. The students were participating in a culture exchange, held to promote a better relationship with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer)

Students from Camp Lester Middle School interact with students from Chatan Junior High School at Chatan Castle on Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, March 21, 2019. The students were participating in a culture exchange, held to promote a better relationship with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer

Students from Camp Lester Middle School interact with students from Chatan Junior High School at Chatan Castle on Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, March 21, 2019. The students were participating in a culture exchange, held to promote a better relationship with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer)

Students from Camp Lester Middle School interact with students from Chatan Junior High School at Chatan Castle on Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, March 21, 2019. The students were participating in a culture exchange, held to promote a better relationship with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer

Students from Camp Lester Middle School interact with students from Chatan Junior High School at Chatan Castle on Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, March 21, 2019. The students were participating in a culture exchange, held to promote a better relationship with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer)

Students from Camp Lester Middle School interact with students from Chatan Junior High School at Chatan Castle on Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, March 21, 2019. The students were participating in a culture exchange, held to promote a better relationship with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer

Students from Camp Lester Middle School interact with students from Chatan Junior High School at Chatan Castle on Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, March 21, 2019. The students were participating in a culture exchange, held to promote a better relationship with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer)

Students from Camp Lester Middle School interact with students from Chatan Junior High School at Chatan Castle on Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, March 21, 2019. The students were participating in a culture exchange, held to promote a better relationship with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer

Students from Camp Lester Middle School interact with students from Chatan Junior High School at Chatan Castle on Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, March 21, 2019. The students were participating in a culture exchange, held to promote a better relationship with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer)

Students from Camp Lester Middle School interact with students from Chatan Junior High School at Chatan Castle on Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, March 21, 2019. The students were participating in a culture exchange, held to promote a better relationship with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer

Students from Camp Lester Middle School interact with students from Chatan Junior High School at Chatan Castle on Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, March 21, 2019. The students were participating in a culture exchange, held to promote a better relationship with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer)

Students from Camp Lester Middle School interact with students from Chatan Junior High School at Chatan Castle on Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, March 21, 2019. The students were participating in a culture exchange, held to promote a better relationship with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer

Students from Camp Lester Middle School interact with students from Chatan Junior High School at Chatan Castle on Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, March 21, 2019. The students were participating in a culture exchange, held to promote a better relationship with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer)

Students from Camp Lester Middle School interact with students from Chatan Junior High School at Chatan Castle on Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, March 21, 2019. The students were participating in a culture exchange, held to promote a better relationship with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer

Students from Camp Lester Middle School interact with students from Chatan Junior High School at Chatan Castle on Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, March 21, 2019. The students were participating in a culture exchange, held to promote a better relationship with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer)

Students from Camp Lester Middle School interact with students from Chatan Junior High School at Chatan Castle on Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, March 21, 2019. The students were participating in a culture exchange, held to promote a better relationship with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer

Students from Camp Lester Middle School interact with students from Chatan Junior High School at Chatan Castle on Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, March 21, 2019. The students were participating in a culture exchange, held to promote a better relationship with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer)

Students from Camp Lester Middle School interact with students from Chatan Junior High School at Chatan Castle on Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, March 21, 2019. The students were participating in a culture exchange, held to promote a better relationship with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer

Camp Kinser, Camp Director

Camp Kinser, Camp Director

Photo by Capt Jeremiah J. Culp

Sergeant Major Patrick L. Kimble

Sergeant Major Patrick L. Kimble

Photo by Combat Camera

Marine Corps Base Camp Butler