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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Emily Figueroa, a vocalist with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band, sings during the Camp Foster Festival on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, July 6, 2024.

(Lance Cpl. Skylia Waters-Hewitt, U.S. Marine Corps)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Emily Figueroa, a vocalist with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band, sings during the Camp Foster Festival on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, July 6, 2024. Marine Corps Community Services Okinawa hosted this open gate event to bring local residents and Status of Forces Agreement members together during the Fourth of July weekend. The festival featured live entertainment, food trucks, and a multitude of activities. Figueroa is a native of California.

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