Fumio Iha, left, Munekatsu Kayo, right, and Col. Rick

Fumio Iha, left, Munekatsu Kayo, right, and Col. Rick Hall share stories after a farewell party June 13 hosted by community leaders at the Henoko/Schwab Friendship Committee Meeting 2014 held at the Henoko Community Plaza. The farewell party showed the community’s gratitude toward Hall, who was presented a certificate of appreciation and a new 11th District flag as a surprise gift. Iha is the community relations specialist with Camp Schwab, and Kayo is the district mayor. Hall is a Mankato, Minnesota, native and commanding officer of 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/Released)