171208-N-QB805-0105 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 8, 2017) Mr.

171208-N-QB805-0105 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 8, 2017) Mr. Tomonori Kawaguchi performs a traditional Japanese prayer on a flute during a private observance ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to promote reconciliation, friendship and peace in remembrance of the loss of life on Oahu 76 years ago. The 76th commemoration of the Pearl Harbor attacks, co-hosted by the U.S. Military, the National Park Service and the State of Hawaii, will provide 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 Randi Brown)