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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Okinawa, Japan

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Cpl. John M. Cranston, middle, poses for a photo with Col. David Nathanson, right, and Sgt. Maj. Michael Miller, left, after receiving the 3rd Marine Logistics Group Marine of the Year award at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 5, 2016. Cranston was awarded Marine of the year for his devotion to his job and his commitment to being the best Marine he could be. Cranston from, Canby, Oregon, is an administrative specialist with 3rd Transport Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Nathanson from Jackson, New Jersey, is the commanding officer for CLR 3. Miller from French Camp, California, is the Sergeant Major of CLR 3. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Devon Tindle/Released)

Cpl. John M. Cranston, middle, poses for a photo with Col. David Nathanson, right, and Sgt. Maj. Michael Miller, left, after receiving the 3rd Marine Logistics Group Marine of the Year award at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 5, 2016. Cranston was awarded Marine of the year for his devotion to his job and his commitment to being the best Marine he could be. Cranston from, Canby, Oregon, is an administrative specialist with 3rd Transport Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Nathanson from Jackson, New Jersey, is the commanding officer for CLR 3. Miller from French Camp, California, is the Sergeant Major of CLR 3. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Devon Tindle/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Devon Tindle

Staff Sgt. Jarret Garibaldi, left, instructs Staff Sgt. Cody Fazio on a 155 mm howitzer round during a joint-training exercise between III Marine Expeditionary Force Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive Ordnance Disposal units at the Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 29, 2016. The exercise enhances unit cohesion between the two units for further training, real-world instances and keeping the Asia-Pacific region safe from explosive ordnance and CBRN threats. Garibaldi is from Napa, California, and is an EOD technician with 3rd Ordnance Disposal Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF. Fazio, from Billings, Montana, is an EOD technician with 3rd Ordnance Disposal Company, 9th ESB, 3rd MLG, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey M. Dornfeld/ Released)

Staff Sgt. Jarret Garibaldi, left, instructs Staff Sgt. Cody Fazio on a 155 mm howitzer round during a joint-training exercise between III Marine Expeditionary Force Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive Ordnance Disposal units at the Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 29, 2016. The exercise enhances unit cohesion between the two units for further training, real-world instances and keeping the Asia-Pacific region safe from explosive ordnance and CBRN threats. Garibaldi is from Napa, California, and is an EOD technician with 3rd Ordnance Disposal Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF. Fazio, from Billings, Montana, is an EOD technician with 3rd Ordnance Disposal Company, 9th ESB, 3rd MLG, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey M. Dornfeld/ Released)

Photo by Kelsey Dornfeld

Ambassador Caroline Bouvier Kennedy, 29th United States ambassador to Japan, addresses Marines of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 during her visit to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 28, 2016. This is her first time since appointed as ambassador back in 2013 by President Barack Obama that Kennedy has visited MCAS Iwakuni. Kennedy, the daughter of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, met with Marines of VMGR-152 and expressed her gratitude for their service to their country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlos Cruz Jr./RELEASED)

Ambassador Caroline Bouvier Kennedy, 29th United States ambassador to Japan, addresses Marines of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 during her visit to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 28, 2016. This is her first time since appointed as ambassador back in 2013 by President Barack Obama that Kennedy has visited MCAS Iwakuni. Kennedy, the daughter of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, met with Marines of VMGR-152 and expressed her gratitude for their service to their country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlos Cruz Jr./RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Carlos Cruz Jr.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cami Snider, a Westerville, Ohio native, welds a tress onto a support column as Royal Thai Marine Corps Seaman Class Chainarong Kaewyongkot observes Jan. 23 at the Watkhunsong humanitarian civic action site, Chanthaburi, Thailand. The construction at Watkhunsong is one of six HCA sites in which the Thai, U.S. and partner nation’s militaries will work together on HCA programs to support security and humanitarian interests of friends and partner nations during Cobra Gold 2016. The programs will improve the quality of life, as well as the general health and welfare of civilian residents in the exercise areas. Snider is a metal worker with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Kaewyongkot is with the Engineer Battalion, Marine Division, Royal Thai Navy.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cami Snider, a Westerville, Ohio native, welds a tress onto a support column as Royal Thai Marine Corps Seaman Class Chainarong Kaewyongkot observes Jan. 23 at the Watkhunsong humanitarian civic action site, Chanthaburi, Thailand. The construction at Watkhunsong is one of six HCA sites in which the Thai, U.S. and partner nation’s militaries will work together on HCA programs to support security and humanitarian interests of friends and partner nations during Cobra Gold 2016. The programs will improve the quality of life, as well as the general health and welfare of civilian residents in the exercise areas. Snider is a metal worker with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Kaewyongkot is with the Engineer Battalion, Marine Division, Royal Thai Navy.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jose O. Nava

The crew of a Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter (CG 6608) from Air Station Barbers Point conducts a search for 12 Marine aviators off the North Shore of Oahu Jan. 17, 2016. The Dolphin crew relieved the night crew to conduct daytime searches. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Air Station Barbers Point/Released)

The crew of a Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter (CG 6608) from Air Station Barbers Point conducts a search for 12 Marine aviators off the North Shore of Oahu Jan. 17, 2016. The Dolphin crew relieved the night crew to conduct daytime searches. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Air Station Barbers Point/Released)

Photo by USCG Air Station Barbers Point

Multiple federal, state and local agencies are coordinating search and rescue efforts from the Haleiwa Incident Command Post in Haleiwa, Hawaii, Jan. 17, 2016. The search and rescue efforts are for 12 missing Marines who were involved in a helicopter crash along the North Shore of Oahu. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Levi Read/Released)

Multiple federal, state and local agencies are coordinating search and rescue efforts from the Haleiwa Incident Command Post in Haleiwa, Hawaii, Jan. 17, 2016. The search and rescue efforts are for 12 missing Marines who were involved in a helicopter crash along the North Shore of Oahu. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Levi Read/Released)

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Levi Read

Marines report a piece of debris to the Haleiwa Incident Command Post during a beach sweep near Turtle Bay Resort in Kahuku, Hawaii, Jan. 17, 2016. The Marines are assisting the Coast Guard and other first responders with search and rescue efforts for 12 missing Marines from a helicopter crash along the North Shore of Oahu. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Levi Read/Released)

Marines report a piece of debris to the Haleiwa Incident Command Post during a beach sweep near Turtle Bay Resort in Kahuku, Hawaii, Jan. 17, 2016. The Marines are assisting the Coast Guard and other first responders with search and rescue efforts for 12 missing Marines from a helicopter crash along the North Shore of Oahu. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Levi Read/Released)

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Levi Read

Governor of Hawaii, David Ige, addresses the Marines of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, thanking them for their search efforts and sending his aloha on Jan. 16, 2016. Monday marks the fourth day of the search and rescue efforts for the 12 missing Marines of HMH-463.

Governor of Hawaii, David Ige, addresses the Marines of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, thanking them for their search efforts and sending his aloha on Jan. 16, 2016. Monday marks the fourth day of the search and rescue efforts for the 12 missing Marines of HMH-463.

Photo by Cpl. Adam Korolev

Marine Brig. Gen. Russell Sanborn, commanding general of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Coast Guard Capt. Jim Jenkins, chief of staff for the Coast Guard 14th District, conduct a press conference with other responders from Haleiwa Beach Park at the forward Incident Command Post Jan. 17, 2016. The press conference was held to provide an update on search efforts for the 12 missing Marine aviators. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Scott Carr/Released)

Marine Brig. Gen. Russell Sanborn, commanding general of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Coast Guard Capt. Jim Jenkins, chief of staff for the Coast Guard 14th District, conduct a press conference with other responders from Haleiwa Beach Park at the forward Incident Command Post Jan. 17, 2016. The press conference was held to provide an update on search efforts for the 12 missing Marine aviators. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Scott Carr/Released)

Photo by Lt. Scott Carr

U.S. Marines assigned to 3rd Squad, 1st Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, search for debris of two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters along the coast of Haleiwa, Hawaii, Jan. 16, 2016. The Marines with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines are covering the whole north point of the island to determine the field of dispersion of the debris. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron S. Patterson)

U.S. Marines assigned to 3rd Squad, 1st Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, search for debris of two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters along the coast of Haleiwa, Hawaii, Jan. 16, 2016. The Marines with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines are covering the whole north point of the island to determine the field of dispersion of the debris. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron S. Patterson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Patterson

The Marine Corps can confirm there is an active search and rescue operation ongoing for two CH-53E helicopters off the coast of Oahu.

The Marine Corps can confirm there is an active search and rescue operation ongoing for two CH-53E helicopters off the coast of Oahu.

Photo by GySgt. Jeremy Vought

First Lt. Melissa Cooling demonstrates a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program arm bar to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force officer candidates on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 15. Three hundred and sixty officer candidates visited Combat Logistics Regiment 35 to complete joint and combined operation requirements. The cadets watched Marine Corps Martial Art Program demonstrations, learned the capabilities of various machine guns the Marine Corps uses, and observed a static display of motor transportation vehicles. Cooling, from Southbury, Connecticut, is the current operations officer with CLR-35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Williams Jr./Released)

First Lt. Melissa Cooling demonstrates a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program arm bar to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force officer candidates on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 15. Three hundred and sixty officer candidates visited Combat Logistics Regiment 35 to complete joint and combined operation requirements. The cadets watched Marine Corps Martial Art Program demonstrations, learned the capabilities of various machine guns the Marine Corps uses, and observed a static display of motor transportation vehicles. Cooling, from Southbury, Connecticut, is the current operations officer with CLR-35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Williams Jr./Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert D. Williams Jr.

Cpl. Malynn Ochsner shows Japan Ground Self-Defense Force officer candidate Ayako Yukawa how to operate a MK19 machine gun, MOD 3 on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 15. Three hundred and sixty JGSDF officer candidates visited Combat Logistics Regiment 35 to complete joint and combined operation requirements. The cadets watched Marine Corps Martial Art Program demonstrations, learned the capabilities of various machine guns the Marine Corps uses, and observed a static display of motor transportation vehicles. Ochsner, from Pflugerville, Texas, is a distribution management specialist with 3rd Supply Battalion, CLR-35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Williams Jr./Released)

Cpl. Malynn Ochsner shows Japan Ground Self-Defense Force officer candidate Ayako Yukawa how to operate a MK19 machine gun, MOD 3 on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 15. Three hundred and sixty JGSDF officer candidates visited Combat Logistics Regiment 35 to complete joint and combined operation requirements. The cadets watched Marine Corps Martial Art Program demonstrations, learned the capabilities of various machine guns the Marine Corps uses, and observed a static display of motor transportation vehicles. Ochsner, from Pflugerville, Texas, is a distribution management specialist with 3rd Supply Battalion, CLR-35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Williams Jr./Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert D. Williams Jr.

Marines demonstrate how to defend and attack with a rifle for Japan Ground Self-Defense Force officer candidates on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 15. Three hundred and sixty officer candidates visited Combat Logistics Regiment 35 to complete joint and combined operation requirements. The cadets watched Marine Corps Martial Art Program demonstrations, learned the capabilities of various machine guns the Marine Corps uses, and observed a static display of motor transportation vehicles. The Marines are with CLR-35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Williams Jr./Released)

Marines demonstrate how to defend and attack with a rifle for Japan Ground Self-Defense Force officer candidates on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 15. Three hundred and sixty officer candidates visited Combat Logistics Regiment 35 to complete joint and combined operation requirements. The cadets watched Marine Corps Martial Art Program demonstrations, learned the capabilities of various machine guns the Marine Corps uses, and observed a static display of motor transportation vehicles. The Marines are with CLR-35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Williams Jr./Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert D. Williams Jr.

Marines share MRE’s with Republic of Korea Marines at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea, Dec. 21, 2015. Both Marines Corps will be training together and spending the holidays with each other. The Korean Marine Exchange Program is carried out in the spirit of the Republic of Korea-U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty signed between the two nations Oct. 1, 1953. The time spent together illustrates the enduring alliance and friendship between the ROK and U.S. The KMEP 16-3 focuses on the two countries’ combined commitment to the defense of the ROK and our shared, faithful commitment to peace and security in the region. The Marines are from 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines Regiment, currently forward deployed in the Pacific as part of 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jorge A. Rosales/Released)

Marines share MRE’s with Republic of Korea Marines at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea, Dec. 21, 2015. Both Marines Corps will be training together and spending the holidays with each other. The Korean Marine Exchange Program is carried out in the spirit of the Republic of Korea-U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty signed between the two nations Oct. 1, 1953. The time spent together illustrates the enduring alliance and friendship between the ROK and U.S. The KMEP 16-3 focuses on the two countries’ combined commitment to the defense of the ROK and our shared, faithful commitment to peace and security in the region. The Marines are from 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines Regiment, currently forward deployed in the Pacific as part of 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jorge A. Rosales/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jorge Rosales

ROK and U.S. Marines pose with a snowman creatively constructed by both corps at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea, Dec. 21, 2015. Both Marine Corps will be training together and spending the holidays with each other in the ROK. The Korean Marine Exchange Program is carried out in the spirit of the Republic of Korea-U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty signed between the two nations Oct. 1, 1953. The exercise illustrates the enduring alliance and friendship between the ROK and U.S. The KMEP 16-3 focuses on the two countries’ combined commitment to the defense of the ROK and our shared, faithful commitment to peace and security in the region. The Marines are from 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines regiment, currently deployed in the Pacific as part of 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jorge A. Rosales/Released)

ROK and U.S. Marines pose with a snowman creatively constructed by both corps at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea, Dec. 21, 2015. Both Marine Corps will be training together and spending the holidays with each other in the ROK. The Korean Marine Exchange Program is carried out in the spirit of the Republic of Korea-U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty signed between the two nations Oct. 1, 1953. The exercise illustrates the enduring alliance and friendship between the ROK and U.S. The KMEP 16-3 focuses on the two countries’ combined commitment to the defense of the ROK and our shared, faithful commitment to peace and security in the region. The Marines are from 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines regiment, currently deployed in the Pacific as part of 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jorge A. Rosales/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jorge Rosales

Republic of Korea Marine Lt. Col. Joung Young Oh and Lt. Col. Eric A. Reid focus on building lasting, bilateral relationships during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 16-3 at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea, Dec. 22, 2015. KMEP 16-3 is one in a series of regularly-scheduled combined, small-unit, tactical training exercises between ROK and forward deployed U.S. Marines. The relationship between ROK and U.S. Marine Corps forces encompasses the strategic, operational, and tactical levels of training. The goal of the KMEP is to enhance and improve interoperability of ROK and U.S. Marine Corps forces at the level to build warfighting capabilities as partners. Lt. Col. Reid is the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines regiment commander, currently forward deployed in the Pacific as part of 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jorge A. Rosales/Released)

Republic of Korea Marine Lt. Col. Joung Young Oh and Lt. Col. Eric A. Reid focus on building lasting, bilateral relationships during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 16-3 at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea, Dec. 22, 2015. KMEP 16-3 is one in a series of regularly-scheduled combined, small-unit, tactical training exercises between ROK and forward deployed U.S. Marines. The relationship between ROK and U.S. Marine Corps forces encompasses the strategic, operational, and tactical levels of training. The goal of the KMEP is to enhance and improve interoperability of ROK and U.S. Marine Corps forces at the level to build warfighting capabilities as partners. Lt. Col. Reid is the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines regiment commander, currently forward deployed in the Pacific as part of 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jorge A. Rosales/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jorge Rosales

Marines prepare to clear a house alongside ROK Marines during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 16-3 at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea, Dec. 22, 2015. KMEP 16-3 is one in a series of regularly-scheduled combined, small-unit, tactical training exercises. The relationship between ROK and U.S. Marine Corps forces encompasses the strategic, operational, and tactical levels of training. The goal of the KMEP is to enhance and improve interoperability of ROK an U.S. Marine Corps forces to build warfighting capabilities as partners. The Marines are from 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines Regiment, currently forward deployed in the Pacific as part of 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jorge A. Rosales/Released)

Marines prepare to clear a house alongside ROK Marines during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 16-3 at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea, Dec. 22, 2015. KMEP 16-3 is one in a series of regularly-scheduled combined, small-unit, tactical training exercises. The relationship between ROK and U.S. Marine Corps forces encompasses the strategic, operational, and tactical levels of training. The goal of the KMEP is to enhance and improve interoperability of ROK an U.S. Marine Corps forces to build warfighting capabilities as partners. The Marines are from 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines Regiment, currently forward deployed in the Pacific as part of 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jorge A. Rosales/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jorge Rosales

Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines get together this holiday season to conduct bilateral training for the Korean Marine Exchange Program 16-3 at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea, Dec. 23, 2015. The time spent together of the holidays focuses the enduring alliances and friendship between the ROK and U.S Marine Corps. The KMEP highlights greater organizational fusion, which is a bilateral and collaborative effort between ROK and U.S Marine Corps forces from planning to execution. The ROKMC is a professional, warfighting organization that III MEF Marines work alongside and learn from to become more effective partners. The Marines are from 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines regiment, currently forward deployed in the Pacific as part of 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jorge A. Rosales/Released)

Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines get together this holiday season to conduct bilateral training for the Korean Marine Exchange Program 16-3 at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea, Dec. 23, 2015. The time spent together of the holidays focuses the enduring alliances and friendship between the ROK and U.S Marine Corps. The KMEP highlights greater organizational fusion, which is a bilateral and collaborative effort between ROK and U.S Marine Corps forces from planning to execution. The ROKMC is a professional, warfighting organization that III MEF Marines work alongside and learn from to become more effective partners. The Marines are from 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines regiment, currently forward deployed in the Pacific as part of 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jorge A. Rosales/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jorge Rosales

Lance Cpl. Tony McCandless, right, hands out cake to kids Dec. 19 at the Kin Town Social Welfare Center, Okinawa, Japan. Marines organized a toy drive through the Kin Town Single Parent Association to give back to their community by handing out gifts and cake to the children. McCandless is a radio maintainer with 3rd Intelligence Battalion, III Marine Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Lance Cpl. Tony McCandless, right, hands out cake to kids Dec. 19 at the Kin Town Social Welfare Center, Okinawa, Japan. Marines organized a toy drive through the Kin Town Single Parent Association to give back to their community by handing out gifts and cake to the children. McCandless is a radio maintainer with 3rd Intelligence Battalion, III Marine Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Issac Ibarra

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