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161207-N-ZK021-016 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 7, 2016) The family of John D. Anderson, boatswain’s mate 2nd class, enters the USS Arizona Memorial at the start of a memorial ceremony and interment service. The 75th commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor and Oahu, 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, as well as delivering security, influence and responsiveness in the region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)