ITOMAN, Japan (JUNE 22, 2026)
Candles illuminate the cornerstone of peace following an annual candle lighting community relations event at Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa, Japan, June 22, 2026. Held on the eve of Okinawa Memorial Day, the event marked the 81st anniversary of the 1945 Battle of Okinawa, honoring more than 200,000 lives lost. Commander, Fleet Activities Okinawa, maintains and operates facilities supporting United Nations Command-Rear missions, coalition and allied partners, U.S. Navy ships, submarines, aircraft and joint force assets throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zack Guth)
| Date Taken: | 06.21.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 07.01.2026 00:57 |
| Photo ID: | 9785281 |
| VIRIN: | 260622-N-DN657-1020 |
| Resolution: | 8256x5504 |
| Size: | 3.29 MB |
| Location: | OKINAWA, JP |
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