171207-N-AI605-0499 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 7, 2017) Chief

171207-N-AI605-0499 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 7, 2017) Chief Boatswain's Mate Joseph L. George's daughter, JoeAnn Taylor, makes remarks on behalf of George at a posthumous Bronze Star award ceremony for him on the USS Arizona Memorial during the 76th Anniversary events of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Oahu at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The 76th commemoration, co-hosted by the U.S. Military, the National Park Service and the State of Hawaii, provided veterans, family members, service members and the community a chance to honor the sacrifices made by those who were present Dec. 7, 1941, as well as throughout the Pacific theater. Since the attacks, the U.S. and Japan have endured more than 70 years of continued peace, a cornerstone of security and prosperity in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. As a Pacific nation, the U.S. is committed to continue its responsibility of protecting the Pacific sea-lanes, advancing international ideals and relationships, well as delivering security, influence and responsiveness in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rebecca Wolfbrandt)