U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Stephanie Roman, assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron-2, speaks about National American Indian Heritage Month at Camp Butler, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13, 2024. On August 3, 1990, U.S. President George H. W. Bush declared the month of November as the special observance, recognizing the cultures, traditions and important contributions of Native Americans and Alaskan Natives. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes)
HOLIDAY LIGHTS AND CHRISTMAS TREES TRADITIONALLY GO UP AFTER THANKS GIVING. ON OKINAWA MARINE CORPORAL MICHAEL LOPEZ TAKES US TO TORII STATION WHERE SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES HAVE THE CHANCE TO COME TOGETHER AND CELEBRATE THE LIGHTING OF THEIR CHRISTMAS TREE.
