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U.S. Navy Capt. Michael Mortensen, a native of Nebraska and the commander of Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron 3, Military Sealift Command, speaks to U.S. service members, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers and local media during Freedom Banner 26 on USNS 1st Lt. Jack Lummus (T-AK 3011), 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)
| Date Taken: | 06.23.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.28.2026 21:41 |
| Photo ID: | 9779263 |
| VIRIN: | 260624-M-FK383-1208 |
| Resolution: | 8192x5464 |
| Size: | 7.81 MB |
| Location: | OKINAWA, JP |
| Web Views: | 4 |
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