U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Kurt P. James, right, outgoing commanding officer of Medium-Range Missile Battery, 12th Littoral Combat Team, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, is awarded by Col. Kanamaru, commanding officer of 7th Surface-to-Ship Missile Regiment, 2 Fire Artillery Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, following a change of command ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 15, 2026. James, native of Illinois, is awarded the JGSDF Meritorious Service Medal for his outstanding efforts during his time as commanding officer of Medium Range Missile Battery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cara Castaneda)
| Date Taken: | 06.14.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.24.2026 00:19 |
| Photo ID: | 9766494 |
| VIRIN: | 260615-M-KK895-1134 |
| Resolution: | 7013x5260 |
| Size: | 11.2 MB |
| Location: | CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JP |
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