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    Leaders of MWHS-1 tour Japan Coast Guard [Image 6 of 10]

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    Leaders of MWHS-1 tour Japan Coast Guard

    OKINAWA, JAPAN

    07.10.2019

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Persinger 

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing   

    Lt. Col. Nicholas D. Waldron, the commanding officer of Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, and Sgt. Maj. Jeffery D. Durham, the sergeant major of MWHS-1, present a plaque to the Japan Coast Guard on Okinawa, Japan, July 10, 2019. Four Marines were swept away from shore by a strong ocean current while swimming at Mermaids Grotto, a popular Okinawan swimming spot. The Japan Coast Guard was notified of the incident and responded immediately. Three of the Marines were able to swim back to shore, while one was rescued by the Japan Coast Guard. The Marines belonged to MWHS-1, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Waldron and Durham visited and presented a plaque to the Japan Coast Guard as a token of their appreciation for their swift and valiant response, resulting in saving a Marines life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Persinger)

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    Date Taken: 07.10.2019
    Date Posted: 07.11.2019 04:37
    Photo ID: 5568905
    VIRIN: 190710-M-IM909-020
    Resolution: 5283x2753
    Size: 9.8 MB
    Location: OKINAWA, JP

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