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    Gate 2 Goes Gold: Operation Golden Gate 2 [Image 3 of 9]

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    A street scene in front of Goya Market (ゴヤ市場), established in 1955, located in what appears to be Okinawa, Japan. Several people are crossing or walking along the street carrying plastic bags, suggesting a cleanup activity or shopping. The market entrance is decorated with red and white paper lanterns, and a yellow-green taxi is visible on the right side.

    OKINAWA, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    08.02.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez 

    18th Wing

    U.S. service members, Japanese civic leaders and community members pick up litter during Operation Golden Gate 2 in Okinawa City, Japan, Aug. 2, 2026. The volunteer initiative brings together service members and local residents to clean and beautify the area surrounding Gate 2 Street, a bustling district just outside Kadena Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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    Date Taken: 08.02.2026
    Date Posted: 08.17.2026 19:36
    Photo ID: 9872008
    VIRIN: 260802-F-BX586-1128
    Resolution: 5368x3572
    Size: 4.09 MB
    Location: OKINAWA, OKINAWA, JP
    Web Views: 19
    Downloads: 2

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    A person is holding a clipboard and writing on a 'Volunteer Sign-In Sheet' with a pen. The sheet appears to be associated with a community garden or environmental initiative, featuring green plant/palm leaf graphics. Several names and entries have already been filled in on the lined form.
    Two individuals are crouching on a brick sidewalk performing what appears to be weeding or cleanup work around the base of a metal pole in an urban setting. One person is wearing white work gloves and holding a small tool, while both carry plastic bags likely for collecting debris. The scene appears to take place in a Japanese city based on visible signage and architectural elements in the background.
    A street scene in front of Goya Market (ゴヤ市場), established in 1955, located in what appears to be Okinawa, Japan. Several people are crossing or walking along the street carrying plastic bags, suggesting a cleanup activity or shopping. The market entrance is decorated with red and white paper lanterns, and a yellow-green taxi is visible on the right side.
    A woman is crouching on a sidewalk near a busy urban intersection, collecting litter into a clear plastic bag. She is wearing a dark uniform with a US flag patch, white gloves, arm sleeves, and has a towel draped over her head under a cap for sun protection. The setting appears to be a Japanese city street, evidenced by Japanese signage and license plates.
    A group of people are walking along a urban sidewalk in what appears to be a Japanese city, likely Okinawa, based on the Japanese signage and architectural style visible. Several individuals are carrying bags, suggesting a community cleanup or volunteer activity. The scene is set on a busy commercial street with palm trees, storefronts, and street infrastructure visible.
    A group of people wearing matching dark navy polo shirts are walking across a street in what appears to be a Japanese urban area, carrying large plastic bags filled with collected trash or recyclables. The scene suggests an organized community cleanup event, with participants moving together as a coordinated group. The setting includes Japanese signage, brick buildings, and a large green tree in the background.
    A large group of approximately 80-100 people pose for a group photo at Koza Music Town, a cultural venue in Okinawa, Japan. Several participants in the front rows are wearing matching dark blue happi coats (traditional Japanese festival jackets) with red and white accents, suggesting a cultural exchange or community event. The setting is an open-air atrium of the venue with Japanese and English signage visible.
    Three people are posing together on a stage in front of a red curtain with Chinese/Japanese characters. The central figure is wearing a patriotic American-themed robe and an 'America 250' sash, while all three individuals wear navy blue 'America 250' polo shirts. Two of the individuals are holding up commemorative coins and smiling for the photo.
    Two people are examining a framed mosaic artwork depicting a building scene with a prominent green tree in the foreground. The mosaic appears to reference 'Kazaa Music Town' based on visible text and logo on the artwork. The scene takes place in what appears to be an indoor gathering or event space with other people visible in the background.

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