Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Janae McCoy | Joint Region Marianas | 07.16.2025
ASAN, Guam (July 16, 2025) Members of Tatuha Fire Cultural Dancers perform a bendision, or blessing, during the Asan Landing Memorial ceremony, July 16. The site of the ceremony is where the 3d Marine Division planted the U.S. flag after securing Asan beachhead from occupying Japanese forces in 1944. Guam is celebrating its 81st anniversary of liberation from Japanese rule during World World......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Janae McCoy | Joint Region Marianas | 07.16.2025
ASAN, Guam (July 16, 2025) U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Brett Mietus, commander, Joint Region Marianas, military leaders, Guam politicians and the local community stand in respect during the Guam Hymn at Asan Landing Memorial ceremony, July 16. The site of the ceremony is where the 3d Marine Division planted the U.S. flag after securing Asan beachhead from occupying Japanese forces in 1944. Guam is......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Janae McCoy | Joint Region Marianas | 07.16.2025
ASAN, Guam (July 16, 2025) U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Brett Mietus, commander, Joint Region Marianas, and Sailors stand in recognition of service at Asan Landing Memorial ceremony, July 16. The site of the ceremony is where the 3d Marine Division planted the U.S. flag after securing Asan beachhead from occupying Japanese forces in 1944. Guam is celebrating its 81st anniversary of liberation from......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Janae McCoy | Joint Region Marianas | 07.16.2025
ASAN, Guam (July 16, 2025) U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Brett Mietus, commander, Joint Region Marianas, and ceremony attendees pray during the benediction at Asan Landing Memorial ceremony, July 16. The site of the ceremony is where the 3d Marine Division planted the U.S. flag after securing the beachhead. Approximately 55,000 Marines and Army soldiers participated in the battle for Guam. More than......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Janae McCoy | Joint Region Marianas | 07.16.2025
ASAN, Guam (July 16, 2025) U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz color guard presents the colors during a remembrance ceremony at Asan Landing Memorial ceremony, July 16. The site of the ceremony is where the 3d Marine Division planted the U.S. flag after securing the beachhead. Approximately 55,000 Marines and Army soldiers participated in the battle for Guam. More than 1,800 American service......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Janae McCoy | Joint Region Marianas | 07.16.2025
ASAN, Guam (July 16, 2025) U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Brett Mietus, commander, Joint Region Marianas, greets a World War II survivor at Asan Landing Memorial ceremony, July 16. The site of the ceremony is where the 3d Marine Division planted the U.S. flag after securing the beachhead. Approximately 55,000 Marines and Army soldiers participated in the battle for Guam. More than 1,800 American service......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Janae McCoy | Joint Region Marianas | 07.11.2025
BARRIGADA, Guam (July 11, 2025) U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Brett Mietus, commander, Joint Region Marianas, joins Julia Villagomez, a World War II survivor, June Blas, mayor of Barriagada, and William Flores, chairman, Manenggon Memorial Flores, for a photo at the Kålaguak memorial ceremony, July 11. The Kålaguak Memorial is a sacred ground for many who lost their lives during WWII after being......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Janae McCoy | Joint Region Marianas | 07.11.2025
BARRIGADA, Guam (July 11, 2025) U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Brett Mietus, commander, Joint Region Marianas, joins Julia Villagomez, a World War II survivor, for a photo at the Kålaguak memorial ceremony, July 11. The Kålaguak Memorial is a sacred ground for many who lost their lives during WWII after being forced out of their homes by Japanese imperial forces occupying the land. Guam is celebrating......
