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U.S. Marine Corps Anthany Castillo poses while cooking in the kitchen.

(Photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

U.S. Marine Corps Anthany Castillo, a food service specialist with Marine Corps Installations Pacific, cooks steak during the 249th Marine Corps Birthday meal at Mess Hall 488, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 8, 2024. This meal was open for all Department of Defense personnel, civilians, master labor contractors, and dependents. Marines and MLCs prepared this meal five days prior and featured exclusive menu items like steak, lobster, and cake. Castillo is a native of Florida.

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