191113-M-LP762-2064 IWAKUNI, Japan (Nov. 13, 2019) Haruo Morita, director general of the Chugoku-Shikoku Defense Bureau, speaks to Marines, Sailors and civilians during a Beating the Blues briefing at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 13, 2019. Beating the Blues safety stand down is an annual brief held for service members and civilians in order to educate them on issues that are common during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Brune/Released)