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    Army Volunteers participate in memorial park cleanup [Image 9 of 15]

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    A group of men are participating in a formal wreath-laying or flower-offering ceremony at what appears to be a memorial or commemorative site. The participants are bowing respectfully over a stone altar or table adorned with multiple floral arrangements wrapped in white ribbon. Banners with Chinese/Japanese characters are visible in the background, suggesting an East Asian ceremonial context.

    ITOMAN, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    06.12.2026

    Photo by Natalie Stanley 

    U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa

    U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa and Army volunteers joined members of the Japan Self-Defense Forces and U.S. Navy volunteers during a cleanup at Okinawa Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Japan, June 13, 2026. The event was held ahead of the anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa to honor those who lost their lives during the battle and strengthen ties with the local community.

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    Date Taken: 06.12.2026
    Date Posted: 06.16.2026 21:06
    Photo ID: 9754968
    VIRIN: 260612-A-QC559-8372
    Resolution: 3780x3024
    Size: 2.78 MB
    Location: ITOMAN, OKINAWA, JP
    Web Views: 41
    Downloads: 3

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    A man wearing a straw hat and gray t-shirt is cleaning or wiping down a dark stone memorial wall engraved with Chinese/Japanese characters. He is using a cloth or towel to clean the surface, and another person can be seen doing similar work in the background. The setting appears to be an outdoor memorial or monument site with green grass and trees visible.
    A group of approximately 13 people poses for a group photo on a tiled overlook platform with a dramatic coastal ocean view behind them under overcast skies. They are gathered around a banner/flag that appears to read 'US Army Garrison' with a star emblem. The group includes adults and at least one child, dressed in casual civilian clothing.
    A young person wearing a black hoodie and glasses is carefully cleaning a large dark granite memorial stone engraved with Japanese text. The stone appears to be a commemorative monument listing names organized by Japanese prefectures, with sections dated 2013 and 2014. The person is using a white cloth to wipe the surface of the monument.
    A young boy in a red t-shirt is cleaning or rubbing a granite memorial monument with a white cloth. The memorial appears to be a Japanese war memorial with engraved text listing years from 1997 to 2004, indicating names added over time. In the background, other individuals are also tending to the memorial walls, suggesting an organized cleaning or remembrance event.
    A young woman with blonde hair kneels beside a large black granite memorial monument inscribed with Japanese names in white characters. She appears to be placing or touching something at the base of the monument, where yellow flowers wrapped in plastic have been laid as offerings. The setting appears to be an outdoor memorial site, likely a war memorial or commemorative monument in Japan.
    A young person wearing glasses and a black t-shirt is cleaning or polishing a large dark granite memorial wall engraved with Japanese names written in kanji characters. The person is leaning in closely and using a cloth to wipe the surface of the monument. This appears to be a war memorial or commemorative monument listing the names of deceased individuals.
    A large outdoor gathering featuring military personnel and civilians, with a prominent black flag bearing a unit crest and Japanese/Chinese characters in the foreground. The flag displays what appears to be a U.S. Army support unit insignia with an outline of Okinawa island in gold. A white monument or tower is visible in the background, suggesting this may be a memorial or ceremonial site.
    A young man is crouching down and cleaning the base of a large black granite memorial monument inscribed with Japanese names and prefecture designations. The monument appears to be a war memorial or commemorative stone listing names of individuals organized by Japanese prefectures such as 茨城県, 栃木県, 埼玉県, 千葉県, 神奈川県, 東京都, and others. The setting appears to be an outdoor memorial site with other visitors visible in the background.
    A group of men are participating in a formal wreath-laying or flower-offering ceremony at what appears to be a memorial or commemorative site. The participants are bowing respectfully over a stone altar or table adorned with multiple floral arrangements wrapped in white ribbon. Banners with Chinese/Japanese characters are visible in the background, suggesting an East Asian ceremonial context.
    A group of approximately 15 people poses for a group photo outdoors at what appears to be a memorial site in Okinawa, Japan. They are gathered around a U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa banner, suggesting an organized military community event or tour. The background features dark stone memorial walls with engraved text, consistent with the Peace Memorial Park in Okinawa.
    A young boy wearing gloves is collecting debris into a clear plastic bag on a grassy lawn at what appears to be a war memorial or monument site. In the background, large black granite walls are inscribed with numerous names, and other individuals can be seen sweeping the area. The scene depicts a community or volunteer cleanup effort at a commemorative memorial.
    A woman with long dark hair is crouching near the base of a large black granite memorial wall engraved with Japanese characters and names. She appears to be examining or cleaning the lower portion of the monument with what looks like a cloth or sponge. The setting appears to be an outdoor memorial or cemetery, likely in Okinawa, Japan, based on the style of the monument.
    A young child, approximately 4-6 years old, stands smiling next to a U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa banner/flag. The child is wearing a red Spider-Man t-shirt and black shorts, holding onto the flag pole. The setting appears to be an outdoor military installation event in Okinawa, Japan.
    A group of people are gathered at what appears to be a war memorial site, likely the Cornerstone of Peace (Heiwa no Ishiji) in Okinawa, Japan, characterized by dark granite walls engraved with thousands of names in Japanese characters. Visitors and volunteers appear to be cleaning and maintaining the memorial grounds, raking leaves and tending to the area around the inscribed stone panels. The setting is a well-maintained park with lush green grass and trees under an overcast sky.
    A group of volunteers is performing grounds maintenance at what appears to be a memorial site featuring large black granite walls inscribed with Japanese/Chinese characters, likely a war memorial in Okinawa, Japan. One volunteer in the foreground wears an 'AIT' (American Institute in Taiwan) white t-shirt and is raking fallen leaves from the grass. Other participants are cleaning the grounds while some visitors examine the inscribed memorial walls.

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