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    U.S. Marines participate in Martial Arts Instructor Course 91-26 [Image 12 of 14]

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    Two military personnel in uniform are shaking hands outdoors on a grassy field, suggesting a formal recognition or greeting ceremony. A third service member in the background observes the interaction. All individuals are wearing military-style clothing including camouflage trousers and olive/black t-shirts.

    CAMP COURTNEY, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    07.22.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Justin Cledera 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Royce Otchengco, left, an automotive maintenance technician with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division is awarded a tan tab from 1st Lt. Tyler Thomas, a communication strategy and operations officer with III Marine Expeditionary Force during martial arts instructor course 91-26 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, on July 24, 2026. MAIC educates and develops instructors focused on optimizing performance and increasing durability through a holistic methodology in physical fitness and martial arts to increase unit readiness in order make a more lethal warfighter. Otchengco is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Justin Cledera)

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    Date Taken: 07.22.2026
    Date Posted: 07.28.2026 02:29
    Photo ID: 9834781
    VIRIN: 260724-M-WK421-1201
    Resolution: 5472x3648
    Size: 2.5 MB
    Location: CAMP COURTNEY, OKINAWA, JP
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    Downloads: 4

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