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World War II veterans salute a memorial after placing a wreath at the base during a wreath-laying presentation as part of the 72nd Reunion of Honor ceremony on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. The event presented the opportunity for the U.S. and Japanese people to mutually remember and honor thousands of service members who fought and died on the hallowed grounds of Iwo Jima. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Valerie Eppler) - World War II veterans salute a memorial after placing a wreath at the base during a wreath-laying presentation as part of the 72nd Reunion of Honor ceremony on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. The event presented the opportunity for the U.S. and Japanese people to mutually remember and honor thousands of service members who fought and died on the hallowed grounds of Iwo Jima. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Valerie Eppler)

Sgt. Maj. Timonthy J. Rudd command photo - Sgt. Maj. Timonthy J. Rudd command photo

AH-1Z Vipers soar through the skies over Osaka Castle, Osaka, Japan, March 12, 2017. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 validated the long-range capability of the auxiliary fuel tanks on their H-1 platform helicopters by flying 314 nautical miles during one leg of the journey, March 10. These aircrafts’ extended range is crucial to maintaining a stronger, more capable forward-deployed force in the Asia-Indo-Pacific region. The Marines in the aircraft are with HMLA-267, currently assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the unit deployment program. The squadron is based out of Camp Pendleton, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez) - AH-1Z Vipers soar through the skies over Osaka Castle, Osaka, Japan, March 12, 2017. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 validated the long-range capability of the auxiliary fuel tanks on their H-1 platform helicopters by flying 314 nautical miles during one leg of the journey, March 10. These aircrafts’ extended range is crucial to maintaining a stronger, more capable forward-deployed force in the Asia-Indo-Pacific region. The Marines in the aircraft are with HMLA-267, currently assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the unit deployment program. The squadron is based out of Camp Pendleton, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

Marines apart of the Marine Rotational Force Darwin (MRF-D) Forward Coordination Element hold a saltwater crocodile at Rowell Centre on Robertson Barracks, Mar 17, 2017. Marines apart of MRF-D took classes to learn about the local wildlife in the Northern Territory of Australia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Damion Hatch Jr) - Marines apart of the Marine Rotational Force Darwin (MRF-D) Forward Coordination Element hold a saltwater crocodile at Rowell Centre on Robertson Barracks, Mar 17, 2017. Marines apart of MRF-D took classes to learn about the local wildlife in the Northern Territory of Australia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Damion Hatch Jr)

Due to the current condition and age of military housing in Okinawa, a housing renovation program is in the works that will ultimately result in higher-quality military housing across the island. - Due to the current condition and age of military housing in Okinawa, a housing renovation program is in the works that will ultimately result in higher-quality military housing across the island.

Cpl. Dennis M. Eames earned the title of the 2016 Motor Transportation Operator of the Year. The winners were announced Feb. 17, 2017. Eames, an Antioch, Illinois, native, is with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, stationed on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue) - Cpl. Dennis M. Eames earned the title of the 2016 Motor Transportation Operator of the Year. The winners were announced Feb. 17, 2017. Eames, an Antioch, Illinois, native, is with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, stationed on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue)

Cpl. Jessica Goldman and Lance Cpl. Scottlyn Arnold receive a certificate of appreciation from the Nago City Board of Education, at the Uruma City Ishikawa District Community Center, in Nago City, Okinawa, Japan, March 7, 2017. The certificate was presented as a thank you for their volunteer efforts during the Nago English Camp. Volunteers at the camp spent the majority of their time teaching Okinawan children how to read and write in English. Goldman, from Newtown, Pennsylvania, is a motor transportation mechanic. Arnold, from Potomac, Montana, is a motor transportations operator. Goldman and Arnold are both with Truck Company, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonah Baase) - Cpl. Jessica Goldman and Lance Cpl. Scottlyn Arnold receive a certificate of appreciation from the Nago City Board of Education, at the Uruma City Ishikawa District Community Center, in Nago City, Okinawa, Japan, March 7, 2017. The certificate was presented as a thank you for their volunteer efforts during the Nago English Camp. Volunteers at the camp spent the majority of their time teaching Okinawan children how to read and write in English. Goldman, from Newtown, Pennsylvania, is a motor transportation mechanic. Arnold, from Potomac, Montana, is a motor transportations operator. Goldman and Arnold are both with Truck Company, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonah Baase)

Members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Eastern Army fast rope out of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during Forest Light 17-1 at Camp Soumagahara on Mar. 9, 2017. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual exercise conducted by U.S. and Japanese forces in order to strengthen interoperability and combined capabilities in defense of the U.S.-Japanese alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld) - Members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Eastern Army fast rope out of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during Forest Light 17-1 at Camp Soumagahara on Mar. 9, 2017. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual exercise conducted by U.S. and Japanese forces in order to strengthen interoperability and combined capabilities in defense of the U.S.-Japanese alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld)

Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson and U.S. Consul General Mr. Joel Ehrendreich, spoke with approximately 18 Okinawan and mainland Japan media representatives on March 8, 2017, at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The media round table was held to answer questions concerning the purpose and reach of the new Okinawa Orientation Overview brief given to newcomers, the actions taken to advance the U.S. and Japanese alliance, and flight policies set in place for U.S. military aircraft operating in and around Okinawa. Nicholson, from Toronto, Canada is the commanding general for III Marine Expeditionary Force. Ehrendreich is the consul general at the U.S. Consulate, Naha. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney) - Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson and U.S. Consul General Mr. Joel Ehrendreich, spoke with approximately 18 Okinawan and mainland Japan media representatives on March 8, 2017, at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The media round table was held to answer questions concerning the purpose and reach of the new Okinawa Orientation Overview brief given to newcomers, the actions taken to advance the U.S. and Japanese alliance, and flight policies set in place for U.S. military aircraft operating in and around Okinawa. Nicholson, from Toronto, Canada is the commanding general for III Marine Expeditionary Force. Ehrendreich is the consul general at the U.S. Consulate, Naha. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney)

Master Sgt. Anthony Camina, a native of San Antonio, Texas, has been in the Marine Corps for 24 years. He currently teaches the Kin-Hansen Friendship English Class to locals in Kin Town, Okinawa, Japan. Camina and his wife, Michelle, have been giving back to the local community since 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez) - Master Sgt. Anthony Camina, a native of San Antonio, Texas, has been in the Marine Corps for 24 years. He currently teaches the Kin-Hansen Friendship English Class to locals in Kin Town, Okinawa, Japan. Camina and his wife, Michelle, have been giving back to the local community since 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)