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One of the few disadvantages of being born into a free society is that it is impossible to know the egregious hardships that exist elsewhere in the world, or that preceded any freedoms currently enjoyed. Guam is one of a few places in the world today where survivors of a decisive battle are celebrated, revered — and still living.

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa, Japan – As the sun rises over Plaza Housing in Okinawa, Japan, Staff Sgt. Jeffrey D. Matthews carries bags of food through the side gate of Quarters One, the house of the III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general.

CAMP HANSEN, Japan— Hundreds of people crowded around the stage as artists Awich, Sister Soul and Shaggy performed live throughout the night during a free concert July 22 aboard Camp Hansen.

The open gate event gave the military and local community a chance to bond through good music and good food.

Philippine Marines with Assault Armor Battalion disembark an Amphibious Assault Vehicle during water operations aboard Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, on July 18, 2017. The Philippine Marine Corps recently purchased AAVS and are working with U.S.

The commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Brig. Gen. John Jansen, relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Chris A. McPhillips at the Camp Courtney theater, July 21, 2017.

Joint U.S. service members and DoD civilians from various medical units on Okinawa converged for a first-of-its-kind exercise July 12-14, at Kadena AB in order to test the Theater Lead Agent for Medical Material – Pacific’s ability to aid large-scale emergencies.