Lance Cpl. Jesus Escaleraavila, a San Jose, Calif.,
Summary
Lance Cpl. Jesus Escaleraavila, a San Jose, Calif., native, high-fives children after a tug of war competition and relay race June 13 during a visit to Ohira Manyo Kindergarten, Sendai, Japan. During the visit, U.S. service members learned how to make a traditional rice paste known as mochi, participated in outdoor games, and shared some American culture with more than 200 children. The service members are with Battery C, 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. Escaleraavila is a motor transport operator with the battery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jose O. Nava/Released)