U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ryan Hoyle, a native of Iowa and the deputy commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, welcomes local media and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members to a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief display 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 Staff Sgt. Forde Nesteby)
| Date Taken: | 06.22.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.28.2026 23:48 |
| Photo ID: | 9779417 |
| VIRIN: | 260624-M-TI785-1043 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 4.66 MB |
| Location: | KIN BLUE, OKINAWA, JP |
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