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U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Michael S. Payne, the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy director, presents a gift to Japan Ground Self Defense Force Warrant Officer Ito Souetsu, sergeant major of 21st Infantry Regiment, during an education event held for the JGSDF at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 8, 2017. The event was held to educate JGSDF service members about the Marine Corps rank structure and the roles and duties of a senior enlisted service member.