Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Colonel Yoshiji Aoyama, commanding officer of Transport Aviation Group, awards the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Achievement Award 3rd Class to U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Philip Anklesaria, an MV-22B Osprey weapons and tactics instructor with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 26, 2026. Anklesaria was recognized for his proficiency and knowledge which strengthened the relationship between the U.S. and Japan. Anklesaria is a native of Maryland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Gabriel Antwiler)
| Date Taken: | 02.12.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.16.2026 20:51 |
| Photo ID: | 9555917 |
| VIRIN: | 260226-M-RK059-1135 |
| Resolution: | 4464x2976 |
| Size: | 2.19 MB |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, JP |
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