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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Okinawa, Japan

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Master Sgt. Victor Garcia, the operations chief of Henoko Ammunitions Supply Point, speaks with Marines while conducting a movement of unserviceable ammunition, July 11, 2017, from the Ammunition Supply Point on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan to a United States Naval Ship at Tengan Pier, Okinawa, Japan. The Marines with Ammunition Company, 3d Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3d Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force loaded up approximately 130 pallets of ammunition at the ASP to be transported and returned to the Naval Munitions Command on Sasebo Navy Base, Japan, for proper disposal. The experience of a ship-to-shore ammo movement is unique to the Marines with III MEF and benefits their forward deployed capabilities by simulating a realistic scenario that could happen during an operation.

Master Sgt. Victor Garcia, the operations chief of Henoko Ammunitions Supply Point, speaks with Marines while conducting a movement of unserviceable ammunition, July 11, 2017, from the Ammunition Supply Point on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan to a United States Naval Ship at Tengan Pier, Okinawa, Japan. The Marines with Ammunition Company, 3d Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3d Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force loaded up approximately 130 pallets of ammunition at the ASP to be transported and returned to the Naval Munitions Command on Sasebo Navy Base, Japan, for proper disposal. The experience of a ship-to-shore ammo movement is unique to the Marines with III MEF and benefits their forward deployed capabilities by simulating a realistic scenario that could happen during an operation.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Neumann

Sgt. Gregorio Palacios ,left, Cpl. David Rodriguez ,right, and Cpl. Robert “Bobby” Lozano, all currently active-duty Marines stationed in Okinawa, Japan, joined the Marine Corps in 2013. Once joining, the trio never imagined they would eventually be stationed in a foreign country together.

Sgt. Gregorio Palacios ,left, Cpl. David Rodriguez ,right, and Cpl. Robert “Bobby” Lozano, all currently active-duty Marines stationed in Okinawa, Japan, joined the Marine Corps in 2013. Once joining, the trio never imagined they would eventually be stationed in a foreign country together.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Antonio Martinez was one of the five Marines to assist a local Japanese woman on his way down Mount Fuji, Japan, July 3, 2017. The woman, Moe Oda, was found lying on the ground, hyperventilating and struggling to breathe when the Marines came to her assistance. Together, they created a makeshift stretcher to carry her down approximately two miles to get to medical assistance. Martinez, a 21 year old, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native, is a ground radio repairer with Electronics Maintenance Company, 3d Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3d Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Antonio Martinez was one of the five Marines to assist a local Japanese woman on his way down Mount Fuji, Japan, July 3, 2017. The woman, Moe Oda, was found lying on the ground, hyperventilating and struggling to breathe when the Marines came to her assistance. Together, they created a makeshift stretcher to carry her down approximately two miles to get to medical assistance. Martinez, a 21 year old, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native, is a ground radio repairer with Electronics Maintenance Company, 3d Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3d Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Neumann

U.S. Marine Cpl. Eric Goodman was one of the five Marines to assist a local Japanese woman on his way down Mount Fuji, Japan, July 3, 2017. The woman, Moe Oda, was found lying on the ground, hyperventilating and struggling to breathe when the Marines came to her assistance. Together, they created a makeshift stretcher to carry her down approximately two miles to get to medical assistance. Goodman, a 26 year old, Grass Valley, California native, is a ground radio repairman with Electronics Maintenance Company, 3d Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3d Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Eric Goodman was one of the five Marines to assist a local Japanese woman on his way down Mount Fuji, Japan, July 3, 2017. The woman, Moe Oda, was found lying on the ground, hyperventilating and struggling to breathe when the Marines came to her assistance. Together, they created a makeshift stretcher to carry her down approximately two miles to get to medical assistance. Goodman, a 26 year old, Grass Valley, California native, is a ground radio repairman with Electronics Maintenance Company, 3d Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3d Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Neumann

U.S. Marine Cpl. Otto Thiele was one of the five Marines to assist a local Japanese woman on his way down Mount Fuji, Japan, July 3, 2017. The woman, Moe Oda, was found lying on the ground, hyperventilating and struggling to breathe when the Marines came to her assistance. Thiele made the original call to the emergency line to alert them about the situation. Together, they created a makeshift stretcher to carry her down approximately two miles to get to medical assistance. Thiele, a 21 year old, St. Charles, Missouri native, is a micro miniature repairman with Electronics Maintenance Company, 3d Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3d Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Otto Thiele was one of the five Marines to assist a local Japanese woman on his way down Mount Fuji, Japan, July 3, 2017. The woman, Moe Oda, was found lying on the ground, hyperventilating and struggling to breathe when the Marines came to her assistance. Thiele made the original call to the emergency line to alert them about the situation. Together, they created a makeshift stretcher to carry her down approximately two miles to get to medical assistance. Thiele, a 21 year old, St. Charles, Missouri native, is a micro miniature repairman with Electronics Maintenance Company, 3d Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3d Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Neumann

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Avelardo Guevara Osuna was one of the five Marines to assist a local Japanese woman on his way down Mount Fuji, Japan, July 3, 2017. The woman, Moe Oda, was found lying on the ground, hyperventilating and struggling to breathe when the Marines came to her assistance. Together, they created a makeshift stretcher to carry her down approximately two miles to get to medical assistance. Guevara Osuna, a 21 year old, Las Vegas, Nevada native, is a ground radio repairman with Electronics Maintenance Company, 3d Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3d Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Avelardo Guevara Osuna was one of the five Marines to assist a local Japanese woman on his way down Mount Fuji, Japan, July 3, 2017. The woman, Moe Oda, was found lying on the ground, hyperventilating and struggling to breathe when the Marines came to her assistance. Together, they created a makeshift stretcher to carry her down approximately two miles to get to medical assistance. Guevara Osuna, a 21 year old, Las Vegas, Nevada native, is a ground radio repairman with Electronics Maintenance Company, 3d Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3d Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Neumann

U.S. Marine Cpls. Otto Thiele (center left), Eric Goodman (center), and Christopher Ehms (far right) and Lance Cpls. Antonio Martinez (far left) and Avelardo Guevara Osuna (center right) came together to assist a local Japanese woman during their hike on Mount Fuji, Japan, July 3, 2017. The woman, Oda, was found lying on the ground, hyperventilating and struggling to breathe when the Marines came to her assistance. Together, they created a makeshift stretcher to carry her down approximately two miles to get to medical assistance. The Marines are with Electronics Maintenance Company, 3d Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3d Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marine Cpls. Otto Thiele (center left), Eric Goodman (center), and Christopher Ehms (far right) and Lance Cpls. Antonio Martinez (far left) and Avelardo Guevara Osuna (center right) came together to assist a local Japanese woman during their hike on Mount Fuji, Japan, July 3, 2017. The woman, Oda, was found lying on the ground, hyperventilating and struggling to breathe when the Marines came to her assistance. Together, they created a makeshift stretcher to carry her down approximately two miles to get to medical assistance. The Marines are with Electronics Maintenance Company, 3d Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3d Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Neumann

U.S. Marine Cpl. Christopher Ehms was one of the five Marines to assist a local Japanese woman on his way down Mount Fuji, Japan, July 3, 2017. The woman, Oda Moe, was found lying on the ground, hyperventilating and struggling to breathe when the Marines came to her assistance. As the other four Marines created a makeshift stretcher to carry her down the last two miles of the descent, Ehms ran ahead to alert medical personnel. Ehms, a 22 year old, Rochester, Michigan native, is a ground radio and miniature repairman with Electronics Maintenance Company, 3d Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3d Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Christopher Ehms was one of the five Marines to assist a local Japanese woman on his way down Mount Fuji, Japan, July 3, 2017. The woman, Oda Moe, was found lying on the ground, hyperventilating and struggling to breathe when the Marines came to her assistance. As the other four Marines created a makeshift stretcher to carry her down the last two miles of the descent, Ehms ran ahead to alert medical personnel. Ehms, a 22 year old, Rochester, Michigan native, is a ground radio and miniature repairman with Electronics Maintenance Company, 3d Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3d Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Neumann

U.S. Marine Cpls. Otto Thiele (center left), Eric Goodman (center), and Christopher Ehms (far right) and Lance Cpls. Antonio Martinez (far left) and Avelardo Guevara Osuna (center right) came together to assist a local Japanese woman during their hike on Mount Fuji, Japan, July 3, 2017. The woman, Oda Moe, was found lying on the ground, hyperventilating and struggling to breathe when the Marines came to her assistance. Together, they created a makeshift stretcher to carry her down approximately two miles to get to medical assistance. The Marines are with Electronics Maintenance Company, 3d Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3d Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marine Cpls. Otto Thiele (center left), Eric Goodman (center), and Christopher Ehms (far right) and Lance Cpls. Antonio Martinez (far left) and Avelardo Guevara Osuna (center right) came together to assist a local Japanese woman during their hike on Mount Fuji, Japan, July 3, 2017. The woman, Oda Moe, was found lying on the ground, hyperventilating and struggling to breathe when the Marines came to her assistance. Together, they created a makeshift stretcher to carry her down approximately two miles to get to medical assistance. The Marines are with Electronics Maintenance Company, 3d Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3d Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Neumann

Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson speaks to a group of approximately 30 Japanese students at the Japan-America Student Conference June 30, 2017, at III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. The Japan-America Student Conference is an educational and cultural exchange program for university students. Nicholson spoke with the students to discuss the purpose of military presence in Okinawa, the Japan-American alliance and Japan's continuing partnership with the United States. Nicholson is the III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general and the Okinawa Area Coordinator. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Neumann)

Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson speaks to a group of approximately 30 Japanese students at the Japan-America Student Conference June 30, 2017, at III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. The Japan-America Student Conference is an educational and cultural exchange program for university students. Nicholson spoke with the students to discuss the purpose of military presence in Okinawa, the Japan-American alliance and Japan's continuing partnership with the United States. Nicholson is the III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general and the Okinawa Area Coordinator. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Neumann)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Neumann

Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson listens to a student speak and ask questions at the Japan-America Student Conference June 30, 2017, at III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. The Japan-America Student Conference is an educational and cultural exchange program for university students. Nicholson spoke with the students to discuss the purpose of military presence in Okinawa, the Japan-American alliance, and Japan’s continuing partnership with the United States. Nicholson is the III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general and the Okinawa Area Coordinator. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Neumann)

Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson listens to a student speak and ask questions at the Japan-America Student Conference June 30, 2017, at III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. The Japan-America Student Conference is an educational and cultural exchange program for university students. Nicholson spoke with the students to discuss the purpose of military presence in Okinawa, the Japan-American alliance, and Japan’s continuing partnership with the United States. Nicholson is the III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general and the Okinawa Area Coordinator. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Neumann)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Neumann

Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson poses for a photo with approximately 30 Japanese students at the Japan-America Student Conference June 30, 2017, at III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. The Japan-America Student Conference is an educational and cultural exchange program for university students. Nicholson spoke with the students to discuss the purpose of military presence in Okinawa, the Japan-American alliance, and Japan’s continuing partnership with the United States. Nicholson is the III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general and the Okinawa Area Coordinator. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Neumann)

Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson poses for a photo with approximately 30 Japanese students at the Japan-America Student Conference June 30, 2017, at III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. The Japan-America Student Conference is an educational and cultural exchange program for university students. Nicholson spoke with the students to discuss the purpose of military presence in Okinawa, the Japan-American alliance, and Japan’s continuing partnership with the United States. Nicholson is the III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general and the Okinawa Area Coordinator. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Neumann)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Neumann

Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson waves goodbye to approximately 30 Japanese students at the Japan-America Student Conference June 30, 2017, at III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. The Japan-America Student Conference is an educational and cultural exchange program for university students. Nicholson spoke with the students to discuss the purpose of military presence in Okinawa, the Japan-American alliance and Japan’s continuing partnership with the United States. Nicholson is the III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general and the Okinawa Area Coordinator. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Neumann)

Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson waves goodbye to approximately 30 Japanese students at the Japan-America Student Conference June 30, 2017, at III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. The Japan-America Student Conference is an educational and cultural exchange program for university students. Nicholson spoke with the students to discuss the purpose of military presence in Okinawa, the Japan-American alliance and Japan’s continuing partnership with the United States. Nicholson is the III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general and the Okinawa Area Coordinator. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Neumann)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Neumann

Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Goddard and Lance Cpl. Westley W. Joints await the arrival of an F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 at Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2017. Goddard is a bulk fuel specialist with 18th Logistics and Readiness Squadron, 353 Special Operations Group, 18th Wing. Joints is a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The two-day exercise enabled the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps to improve interoperability and develop tactics, techniques and procedures involving the new aircraft for future joint FARP operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. VMFA-121 is based out of Iwakuni, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm)

Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Goddard and Lance Cpl. Westley W. Joints await the arrival of an F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 at Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2017. Goddard is a bulk fuel specialist with 18th Logistics and Readiness Squadron, 353 Special Operations Group, 18th Wing. Joints is a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The two-day exercise enabled the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps to improve interoperability and develop tactics, techniques and procedures involving the new aircraft for future joint FARP operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. VMFA-121 is based out of Iwakuni, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft makes its way off the flight line after a hot pit refuel on Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2017. The Marines are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. The two-day exercise enabled the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps to improve interoperability and develop tactics, techniques and procedures involving the new aircraft for future joint FARP operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm)

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft makes its way off the flight line after a hot pit refuel on Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2017. The Marines are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. The two-day exercise enabled the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps to improve interoperability and develop tactics, techniques and procedures involving the new aircraft for future joint FARP operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm

U.S. Marines and Airmen finish a hot pit refuel on the F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2017. The Marines are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and the Airmen are with 353 Special Operations Group, 18th Wing. The two-day exercise enabled the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps to improve interoperability and develop tactics, techniques and procedures involving the new aircraft for future joint FARP operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm)

U.S. Marines and Airmen finish a hot pit refuel on the F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2017. The Marines are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and the Airmen are with 353 Special Operations Group, 18th Wing. The two-day exercise enabled the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps to improve interoperability and develop tactics, techniques and procedures involving the new aircraft for future joint FARP operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm

U.S. Marines and Airmen conduct a hot pit refuel on the F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2017. The Marines are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and the Airmen are with 18th Logistics and Readiness Squadron, 353 Special Operations Group, 18th Wing. The two-day exercise enabled the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps to improve interoperability and develop tactics, techniques and procedures involving the new aircraft for future joint FARP operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm)

U.S. Marines and Airmen conduct a hot pit refuel on the F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2017. The Marines are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and the Airmen are with 18th Logistics and Readiness Squadron, 353 Special Operations Group, 18th Wing. The two-day exercise enabled the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps to improve interoperability and develop tactics, techniques and procedures involving the new aircraft for future joint FARP operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft resupplies at a hot pit refuel on Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2017. The Marines are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. The Marines worked with Airmen from 18th Logistics and Readiness Squadron, 353 Special Operations Group, 18th Wing. The two-day exercise enabled the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps to improve interoperability and develop tactics, techniques and procedures involving the new aircraft for future joint FARP operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm)

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft resupplies at a hot pit refuel on Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2017. The Marines are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. The Marines worked with Airmen from 18th Logistics and Readiness Squadron, 353 Special Operations Group, 18th Wing. The two-day exercise enabled the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps to improve interoperability and develop tactics, techniques and procedures involving the new aircraft for future joint FARP operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Pritchard passes the unit colors to Maj. Gen. Russell A. Sanborn, representing the passing of command during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 29, 2017. Sanborn, outgoing 1st Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley and will assume command at Marine Forces Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ortega)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Pritchard passes the unit colors to Maj. Gen. Russell A. Sanborn, representing the passing of command during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 29, 2017. Sanborn, outgoing 1st Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley and will assume command at Marine Forces Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ortega)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ortega

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Russell A. Sanborn, outgoing 1st Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general and his wife Linda Sanborn laugh during Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson's speech at a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 29, 2017. Sanborn relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley. Sanborn will assume command at Marine Forces Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ortega)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Russell A. Sanborn, outgoing 1st Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general and his wife Linda Sanborn laugh during Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson's speech at a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 29, 2017. Sanborn relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley. Sanborn will assume command at Marine Forces Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ortega)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ortega

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