U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Aivree Kamalzadeh, SYSCON communications officer, with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit verifies liberty cards and driving documents of drivers on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 19, 2024. - U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Aivree Kamalzadeh, SYSCON communications officer, with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit verifies liberty cards and driving documents of drivers on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 19, 2024. Courtesy Patrols and vehicle checkpoints underscore the Marine Corps’ dedication to U.S. military personnel upholding the highest standards of conduct during liberty in Japan. Over the past month, service members across the forces have intensified ongoing education on the conduct, discipline, and behavior expected as guests and allies of Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Megan Roses)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Erick Volquezrodriguez, middle right, stands with senior leadership at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 13, 2024. - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Erick Volquezrodriguez, middle right, stands with senior leadership at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 13, 2024. Volquezrodriguez was awarded the Reserve Administration Noncommissioned Officer of the Year and was recognized by the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric Smith, and the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Marcus B. Annibale, right, the commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Maj. Gen. Eric E. Austin, the outgoing commanding general, salute the colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July 12, 2024. 1st MAW is the aviation combat element of III Marine Expeditionary Force. Its mission is to conduct air operations in support of the Fleet Marine Forces to include offensive air support, anti-air support, assault support, aerial reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and control of aircraft and missiles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Chan) - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Marcus B. Annibale, right, the commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Maj. Gen. Eric E. Austin, the outgoing commanding general, salute the colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July 12, 2024. 1st MAW is the aviation combat element of III Marine Expeditionary Force. Its mission is to conduct air operations in support of the Fleet Marine Forces to include offensive air support, anti-air support, assault support, aerial reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and control of aircraft and missiles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Chan)

A U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9A MUX/MALE assigned to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 3, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing completes preflight checklist during the first Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Launch and Recovery (SLR) mission at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, June 20, 2024. SLR minimizes logistical constraints, enables operations from short airfields over vast distances, and supports the flexibility required for modern expeditionary operations. VMU-3's successful SLR demonstration emphasized its pivotal role in advancing Marine Corps capabilities in reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition missions across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Abreu) - A U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9A MUX/MALE assigned to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 3, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing completes preflight checklist during the first Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Launch and Recovery (SLR) mission at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, June 20, 2024. SLR minimizes logistical constraints, enables operations from short airfields over vast distances, and supports the flexibility required for modern expeditionary operations. VMU-3's successful SLR demonstration emphasized its pivotal role in advancing Marine Corps capabilities in reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition missions across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Abreu)

U.S. Marines with All Domain Effects Team, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, communicate with Japanese Soldiers with the Field Artillery Battalion, Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during a training exercise at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2023. - U.S. Marines with All Domain Effects Team, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, communicate with Japanese Soldiers with the Field Artillery Battalion, Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during a training exercise at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2023. 5th ANGLICO conducted the exercise to evaluate ADET’s ability to liaise with a bilateral partner, coordinate joint fires and effects, and integrate their enablers into team-level operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peter J. Eilen)

Katana Strike 24 is an annual exercise designed to further strengthen 5th ANGLICO's ability to conduct long-range communications and dynamic targeting cycles between joint ground, naval and aviation units in support of multi-domain operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bridgette Rodriguez) - A U.S. Marine with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, inspects a Hoverfly Livesky 6205 tethered unmanned aerial vehicle during Katana Strike 24 at Iejima, Okinawa, Japan, May 8, 2024. Katana Strike 24 is an annual exercise designed to further strengthen 5th ANGLICO's ability to conduct long-range communications and dynamic targeting cycles between joint ground, naval and aviation units in support of multi-domain operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bridgette Rodriguez)

Lt. Col. Scott Blyleven, an operational planner with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Lt. Col. Melissa Blyleven, a logistics planner with the III Marine Expeditionary Force, walk with their daughter, Hanna, at Camp Courtney Beach, Okinawa, Japan, April 15, 2024. The Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel H. Barge) - Lt. Col. Scott Blyleven, an operational planner with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Lt. Col. Melissa Blyleven, a logistics planner with the III Marine Expeditionary Force, walk with their daughter, Hanna, at Camp Courtney Beach, Okinawa, Japan, April 15, 2024. The Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel H. Barge)

The ceremony honors three fallen World War II U.S. Navy airmen, whom died shortly after crash landing on the island. The memorial was developed by the people of Ishigaki and U.S. Service members as a symbol of peace and friendship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett) - U.S. service members and distinguished guests pose for a photo during the Ishigaki Memorial Ceremony on Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, April 15, 2024. The ceremony honors three fallen World War II U.S. Navy airmen, whom died shortly after crash landing on the island. The memorial was developed by the people of Ishigaki and U.S. Service members as a symbol of peace and friendship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett)