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    JSDF and U.S. service members prepare for Okinawa Memorial Day [Image 8 of 9]

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    A young man wearing a red shirt and dark jeans is sweeping a concrete platform or memorial area using a traditional straw broom. Behind him are large dark volcanic or coral rocks arranged around a low stone wall, with an inscribed stone marker visible in the background. The setting appears to be an outdoor memorial or monument site, likely in a Pacific Island location.

    ITOMAN, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    06.15.2019

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Rogge 

    Marine Corps Installations Pacific

    Pfc. John Xavier, a data systems administrator with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, sweeps around a memorial monument during a cleanup June 15 at Peace Memorial Park, Okinawa, Japan. The cleanup was done in preparation for Okinawa Memorial day, June 23, where many families come to Peace Memorial Park to honor the fallen soldiers from the Battle of Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Rogge)

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    Date Taken: 06.15.2019
    Date Posted: 06.16.2019 19:01
    Photo ID: 5491646
    VIRIN: 190615-M-ZA506-257
    Resolution: 5514x3676
    Size: 9.92 MB
    Location: ITOMAN, OKINAWA, JP
    Web Views: 43
    Downloads: 11

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    A large crowd has gathered at what appears to be the Peace Memorial Park in Okinawa, Japan, likely for a commemorative walk or community event. Participants include both Japanese civilians and what appear to be U.S. military personnel, some wearing yellow shirts with a 'Voice of the Single Soldier' banner. The iconic Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum tower is visible in the background, with manicured gardens and a stone monument inscribed with Japanese characters in the foreground.
    A young man wearing a yellow t-shirt is carefully cleaning or wiping a dark granite memorial wall engraved with Japanese kanji characters and names. The wall appears to be a war memorial or commemorative monument, likely located in Okinawa or another Japanese location. The setting is outdoors in a park-like environment with lush green trees visible in the background.
    Four individuals, likely of East Asian descent, are bent over working in a flower garden with pink and yellow blooms in the foreground. They appear to be engaged in gardening or harvesting activities, with at least one person holding a white bag. The setting is a lush, green outdoor park or garden environment with mature trees in the background.
    A man wearing a blue jacket, black cap, and backpack is carefully cleaning the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. using a white cloth. The black granite wall is engraved with the names of fallen service members, many of which are clearly visible in the image. The act appears to be one of reverence and maintenance toward the memorial.
    Two individuals wearing matching yellow shirts are bent over, appearing to clean or maintain a large black granite memorial wall engraved with hundreds of names. The wall appears to be a war memorial or similar commemorative monument, with names arranged in alphabetical order. The setting is an outdoor memorial site on a sunny day with green grass and trees visible in the background.
    Two young children wearing straw hats are cleaning or wiping a polished stone memorial surface with white cloths at what appears to be an outdoor memorial or monument site. The older child wears a gray dinosaur t-shirt and the younger child wears a floral dress with a small red backpack. Other visitors are visible in the background on a well-maintained grassy grounds.
    A group of young people are engaged in what appears to be an outdoor cleanup or environmental volunteer activity. Two individuals wearing blue latex gloves are handling debris or organic material over a white collection bag, while a third person observes and smiles in the background. The atmosphere is cheerful and collaborative, set in a green outdoor area on a sunny day.
    A young man wearing a red shirt and dark jeans is sweeping a concrete platform or memorial area using a traditional straw broom. Behind him are large dark volcanic or coral rocks arranged around a low stone wall, with an inscribed stone marker visible in the background. The setting appears to be an outdoor memorial or monument site, likely in a Pacific Island location.
    A group of people stand holding large vertical banners with Japanese text and organizational insignia at what appears to be an outdoor ceremonial or commemorative event in Okinawa, Japan. The banners represent various Japanese Self-Defense Force (JASDF and JMSDF) units and affiliated organizations. A larger crowd is visible in the background on a gravel plaza surrounded by trees and a traditional Okinawan-style building.

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