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PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Dec. 7, 2021) Kahu, or Hawaiian pastor, Kekoa Kordell, performs a Hawaiian blessing during the 80th Pearl Harbor Commemoration Ceremony. 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 3rd Class Jeremy Lemmon Jr.)