 Fourth of July means a lot of things. It means our independence, its pride, its families getting together and celebrating whenever the greatest country on earth was born. The Marine Corps has a great lineage and just to be a part of that team means I'm something more than myself. Representing America while stationed in another country is very humbling. Being in Japan, we've created an alliance. We're able to build that friendship. I am proud to be an American that contributes to such a great nation. The Fourth of July isn't just when America was born. It's a symbol of rebellion. Which is exactly what Americans are. They're rebels. They're allowed to have any religion they want, say whatever they want and not have to worry about what other people think. The Fourth of July is also a reminder that other people don't have those freedoms and that they're not always free.