A memorial marker in honor of the fallen is in the foreground, while a speaker stands in the background, addressing an audience. - In the background, Aaron D. Snipe, minister counselor for political affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, speaks at the 1979 Camp Fuji Fire memorial ceremony, October 18, 2024. The fire destroyed structures, injured dozens, and led to the death of 13 Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Song Jordan)