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Peace Prayer Park, located in Itoman, has 94 wall segments dedicated to Americans and Europeans that died during the battle of Okinawa. Tech. Sgt. Victor Follis from the 18th Maintenance Group does pencil rubbings and takes photographs of names requested by relatives or friends who lost loved ones during the battle. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rey Ramon)


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Peace Prayer Park, located in Itoman, has 94 wall segments dedicated to Americans and Europeans that died during the battle of Okinawa. Tech. Sgt. Victor Follis from the 18th Maintenance Group does pencil rubbings and takes photographs of names requested by relatives or friends who lost loved ones during the battle. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rey Ramon)

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Several monuments, including the marker, “May Peace Prevail on Earth,” were found at Hedo Point, the northern-most spot on Okinawa, during an Oct. 18, 2015, visit. Hedo, a 90-kilometer drive from Kadena Air Base, offers an interesting day trip to explore the island. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jason W. Edwards)
Waves crash against the 200-foot cliffs at Hedo Point, the northern-most spot on Okinawa, on Oct. 18, 2015. The point is a popular tourist destination, and makes for a good day trip from Kadena Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tim Flack)
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A chondara clown waves to audience members during a Kadena Town Eisa Festival in Kadena Cho, Okinawa, Aug. 29, 2015. The chondara’s primary role during an Eisa celebration is to entertain the crowd and generate excitement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jason W. Edwards)
Local community members line the street to watch the performers at a Kadena Town Eisa Festival in Kadena Cho, Japan, Aug. 29, 2015. Eisa festivals are held after Obon, a three-day Okinawan holiday which celebrates life and welcomes the spirits of ancestors home for a family reunion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jason W. Edwards)
Local community members line the street to watch the performers at a Kadena Town Eisa Festival in Kadena Cho, Japan, Aug. 29, 2015. Eisa festivals are held after Obon, a three-day Okinawan holiday which celebrates life and welcomes the spirits of ancestors home for a family reunion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jason W. Edwards)
A taiko drummer performs during a Kadena Town Eisa Festival in Kadena Cho, Okinawa, Aug. 29, 2015. Taiko drums have been used in Japanese religious ceremonies and celebrations for more than 2000 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jason W. Edwards)
Taiko drummers perform at a Kadena Town Eisa Festival in Kadena Cho, Japan, Aug. 29, 2015. Taiko drums have been used in Japanese religious ceremonies and celebrations for more than 2000 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jason W. Edwards)
A chondara clown greets and entertains the crowd at a Kadena Town Eisa Festival in Kadena Cho, Japan, Aug. 29, 2015. Eisa festivals are held after Obon, a three-day Okinawan holiday which celebrates life and welcomes the spirits of ancestors home for a family reunion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jason W. Edwards)
United States Air Force Maj. Christopher L. Teke, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron officer, and Maj. Mark Carl, 909th Air Refueling Squadron assistant director of operations, listen to Airmen from Japan Air Self Defense Force give briefings in English during a completion at Naha Air Base, Japan, Aug. 26, 2015. JASDF hosted an English briefing contest to be judged by American Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
Japan Air Self Defense Force Airman gives a briefing in English as United States Air Force Maj. Christopher L. Teke, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron, and Maj. Mark Carl, 909th Air Refueling Squadron, judge how well they presented at Naha Air Base, Japan, Aug. 26, 2015. JASDF hosted an English briefing contest to be judged by American Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)