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PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Dec. 7, 2021) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro addresses Pearl Harbor survivors and World War II veterans, along with family and friends, during the 80th Anniversary Pearl Harbor Remembrance. Dec. 7, 2021, marks the 80th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Oahu. The U.S. military, State of Hawaii and National Park Service are hosting a series of remembrance events throughout the week to honor the courage and sacrifices of those who served throughout the Pacific Theater. Today, the U.S.-Japan Alliance is a cornerstone of peace and security in a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nick Bauer)