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    Operation Golden Gate 2 [Image 11 of 14]

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    A middle-aged man wearing a blue plaid shirt, khaki shorts, and a navy baseball cap walks along a brick sidewalk carrying a plastic bag and a cane or walking stick. He is passing in front of a large, colorful street mural depicting a Santa Muerte (skeletal religious figure) alongside street signs reading 'Barrio' and 'Tequila,' an 8-ball, and a classic lowrider car. The setting appears to be an urban neighborhood, likely in a Latino cultural district.

    OKINAWA, JAPAN

    08.23.2026

    Photo by Pfc. Dulce Alvarez Lemus 

    Marine Corps Installations Pacific

    260823-M-QW445-1218
    U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael Escher, assistant chief of staff of government and external affairs with Marine Corps Installations Pacific, looks for trash during Operation Golden Gate 2 in Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 23, 2026. State of Forces Agreement personnel and locals participated in the weekly cleanup event to promote environmental awareness and strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dulce Alvarez Lemus)

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    Date Taken: 08.23.2026
    Date Posted: 08.24.2026 20:55
    Photo ID: 9886585
    VIRIN: 260823-M-QW445-1218
    Resolution: 4129x6191
    Size: 4.29 MB
    Location: OKINAWA, JP
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    A person is engaged in a street litter-picking activity along a Japanese urban road. They are bent forward using a litter picker tool while holding a clear plastic collection bag, wearing protective gloves, sunglasses, and a wide-brimmed hat pushed back on their head. The background shows Japanese commercial storefronts and street infrastructure under clear blue skies.
    A woman and a young boy are engaged in a community cleanup activity on a sidewalk, using grabber/reacher tools and wearing protective gloves. They are bent over picking up debris or weeds from the edge of a tiled walkway along a commercial street. A third person is visible in the background performing a similar activity.
    A young man wearing a teal durag, dark green t-shirt, and black Adidas track pants is holding a crushed plastic water bottle while wearing disposable gloves. He appears to be engaged in a cleanup or waste collection activity outdoors. A second person is partially visible on the left side of the frame, and a Japanese business sign reading 'Sun Housing' is visible in the background.
    A group of people are participating in a community street cleanup along a sidewalk in what appears to be Okinawa, Japan, based on the visible Japanese road signs. Two adults in the foreground wear gloves and carry trash bags and a litter-picking stick, while a child and other participants are visible in the background. The setting is an urban commercial street with Japanese signage and infrastructure.
    A tattooed individual wearing a camouflage bucket hat, blue tank top, and white gloves is bent over picking up litter on an urban street. They are holding a clear plastic garbage bag and appear to be participating in a street or neighborhood cleanup activity. The setting appears to be a Japanese urban environment based on visible infrastructure and signage.
    Three individuals are standing on a sidewalk next to a utility cart filled with collected trash and recyclables. They appear to be engaged in a community cleanup or waste collection activity, wearing sun hats and gloves for protection. The setting appears to be a commercial street in Japan, with shuttered storefronts visible in the background.
    A group of people are conducting a community street cleanup along a urban sidewalk in what appears to be Japan, based on visible Japanese signage and architectural style. Multiple volunteers are walking along the paved pedestrian path carrying plastic bags, collecting litter. The scene takes place during daytime on a commercial street lined with shops, graffiti murals, and urban vegetation.
    A young man wearing a white Under Armour t-shirt and black-framed glasses is engaged in a community cleanup activity on an urban sidewalk. He is wearing white latex gloves and holding a clear plastic trash bag while using a litter picker tool. The setting appears to be a pedestrian street or alley lined with buildings, plants, and street furniture.
    A person wearing white latex gloves is collecting plastic waste and litter from an outdoor surface, likely during a cleanup activity. Multiple plastic cups, bottles, and other debris are visible scattered among grass and vegetation. The scene suggests an organized environmental cleanup effort, possibly in a public outdoor space.
    Two men are engaged in a community cleanup effort on an urban street. The foreground figure, wearing a blue t-shirt, dark shorts, and sunglasses, is collecting plastic bottles and debris while wearing white latex gloves. A second man in the background, wearing a black t-shirt and a blue durag, holds a plastic garbage bag with gloved hands.
    A middle-aged man wearing a blue plaid shirt, khaki shorts, and a navy baseball cap walks along a brick sidewalk carrying a plastic bag and a cane or walking stick. He is passing in front of a large, colorful street mural depicting a Santa Muerte (skeletal religious figure) alongside street signs reading 'Barrio' and 'Tequila,' an 8-ball, and a classic lowrider car. The setting appears to be an urban neighborhood, likely in a Latino cultural district.
    A large crowd of people has gathered in what appears to be a covered outdoor shopping arcade or plaza in Japan. Many attendees are wearing matching black t-shirts with Japanese and English text, suggesting affiliation with various organizations or groups. The gathering appears to be an organized community or cultural event, possibly a festival, rally, or group assembly.
    A group of approximately 20 people pose for a group photo in what appears to be a covered outdoor shopping arcade or public plaza in Okinawa, Japan, as indicated by Japanese signage including 'JAおきなわ' (JA Okinawa). Several participants are holding trash bags and litter-picking tools, suggesting this is a community cleanup event. The group appears to include both Japanese locals and what appear to be American military personnel or civilians, indicating a community outreach or volunteer activity.
    Five individuals are posing for a group photo inside what appears to be a shopping mall or commercial center. The group consists of three men and two women standing together in a semi-formal arrangement, with one person holding a clear plastic bag containing collected items. The setting suggests a community or volunteer event, possibly a cleanup activity.

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