Service members, their families and community members celebrate the 7th annual holiday tree lighting Dec. 6 at the Camp Kinser Main Exchange. "Tonight (was) special," said Col. Edmund J. Bowen. "This tree lighting ceremony represents a lot of things, no matter what religion, faith, whatever you believe in. That tree represents peace, love, good will to everyone and a great holiday." Bowen is the Camp Kinser commander and commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Okinawa community unites in holiday spirit 131206-M-PJ295-070

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