U.S. Marine Corps and Army officials in Okinawa hosted Prefectural Governor Denny Tamaki for his first official visits to U.S. military installations since being elected governor. - U. S. Army Garrison Okinawa Commander, Lt. Col. Zachary B. Hohn, discusses with Okinawa Governor, Denny Tamaki new construction plans on Torii Station, Okinawa, as part of the consolidation and relocation project Japan, Jan. 31, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Rogge)

Players congratulate each other after a game during a Camp Commanders Cup softball tournament March 10 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. The tournament invited members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade on base for a day of laughs, food and friendship. Two teams from JGSDF played in the tournament with members from Combat Logistics Regiment 35 and Headquarters Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan- Players congratulate each other after a game during a Camp Commanders Cup softball tournament March 10 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan.

Racers gather at the finish line for post-race snacks after a bike race Feb. 18 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. The race brought U.S. and local communities across Okinawa together to take part in friendly competition. Racers on road bikes completed five laps around Camp Kinser’s base for a total of 42 km. Mountain bikers completed two laps for a total of 17 km. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan- Racers gather at the finish line for post-race snacks after a bike race Feb. 18 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan.

Adam DeVine performs during his comedy show Feb. 10 at the Surfside Ballroom aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. DeVine has traveled to U.S. military bases across the globe performing for service members unable to be home for the holidays. DeVine is an actor, comedian, singer and producer known for his roles in “Pitch Perfect” and “Workaholics.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan- Adam DeVine performs during his comedy show Feb. 10 at the Surfside Ballroom aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan.

Security guards pose for a photo during the annual Tedako Walk Feb. 3 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. The 20km course took participants on a path through Camp Kinser and the surrounding community. The Tedako Walk has promoted a healthy lifestyle and getting out and enjoying the city with family and friends for 17 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan- Security guards pose for a photo during the annual Tedako Walk Feb. 3 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan.

A local vendor prepares food during the annual Kinser Festival Jan. 27 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. Members from the local and U.S. communities on Okinawa came together for a fun filled weekend of treats, drinks and live entertainment. Open-gate events like this allow friendships and bonds to form across Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan- A local vendor prepares food during the annual Kinser Festival Jan. 27 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan.

CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan— Cpl. Emmanuel Guzman teaches a member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense how to execute an arm bar from the mount during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program demonstration Nov. 27 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. - Cpl. Emmanuel Guzman teaches a member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense how to execute an arm bar from the mount during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program demonstration Nov. 27 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. The demonstration was part of a cultural exchange between Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, 15th Brigade. The Marines taught the JGSDF wrist locks, arm bar from the mount and disarming techniques. Guzman is a supply administration and operations specialist with 3rd Supply Battalion, CLR-35, 3rd MLG, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Danielle R. Prentice)

Hundreds of people gather to watch the performance “The Picture Scrolls of the Three Great Urasoe Kings” during the 40th Annual Tedako Matsuri Festival July 22 in Urasoe City, Okinawa, Japan. This festival is a way for the community to pay respects to King Eiso, a powerful king of the Ryukyu Kingdom. The festival featured many food venders, games, haunted houses, bounce houses and live music. - Hundreds of people gather to watch the performance “The Picture Scrolls of the Three Great Urasoe Kings” during the 40th Annual Tedako Matsuri Festival July 22 in Urasoe City, Okinawa, Japan. This festival is a way for the community to pay respects to King Eiso, a powerful king of the Ryukyu Kingdom. The festival featured many food venders, games, haunted houses, bounce houses and live music.

Marines and children pose for a group photo after a friendly kickball game July 15 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. Kinser’s Single Marine Program and the Morinoko and Miyagi Children Centers came together for a day of fun. Many activities took place such as, kickball, soccer, frisbee, tag, spraying one another with water, followed by lunch and popsicles. - Marines and children pose for a group photo after a friendly kickball game July 15 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. Kinser’s Single Marine Program and the Morinoko and Miyagi Children Centers came together for a day of fun. Many activities took place such as, kickball, soccer, frisbee, tag, spraying one another with water, followed by lunch and popsicles.

The Mayor of Urasoe City Tetsuji Matsumoto fist bumps with U.S. Consul Joel Ehrendreich during a friendship softball game June 11 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. Leaders of the military and local community came together for a day of bonding and friendship. Throughout the game there was good sportsmanship, high-fives and encouragement. - The Mayor of Urasoe City Tetsuji Matsumoto fist bumps with U.S. Consul Joel Ehrendreich during a friendship softball game June 11 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. Leaders of the military and local community came together for a day of bonding and friendship. Throughout the game there was good sportsmanship, high-fives and encouragement.