U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shane Lawrence, right, a native of New York and an expeditionary fuels technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, teaches a class on water purification during Freedom Banner 26 at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan, June 24, 2026. Freedom Banner 2026 is a humanitarian aid and disaster relief static display and U.S. Navy ship tour conducted by III Marine Expeditionary Force in coordination with Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron 3's Group Sail designed to showcase expeditionary sea-basing capabilities, enhance bilateral operational readiness, and strengthen the partnership between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John-Paul Haubeil)
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| Date Taken: | 06.23.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.28.2026 21:41 |
| Photo ID: | 9779250 |
| VIRIN: | 260624-M-FK383-1078 |
| Resolution: | 7836x5227 |
| Size: | 8.64 MB |
| Location: | OKINAWA, JP |
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