Kadena honors Battle of Okinawa legacy during Memorial Day ceremony

Henry Hughes, USO Okinawa area director, left, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, place a ceremonial wreath at “The Cornerstone of Peace” during the Okinawa Memorial Day ceremony in Peace Memorial Park, Okinawa, Japan, June 23, 2026. The wreath-laying honored those who lost their lives during the Battle of Okinawa and served as a symbol of remembrance and reconciliation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta
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