URASOE CITY, OKINAWA, Japan— Col. Scott R. Johnson poses with local children during the Torch Lighting Ceremony at the 40th Annual Tedako Matsuri Festival July 22 in Urasoe City, Okinawa, Japan. During this festival, respects are paid to King Eiso, a powerful king of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Johnson is the commanding officer of Headquarters Regiment 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Camp Kinser camp commander.

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