ASAN, Guam -- Joint Region Marianas military leaders and Guam dignitaries release birds to signify freedom during a memorial ceremony in Asan, Guam, July 18, 2013. The memorial ceremony recognized the sacrifices made by U.S. service members and local citizens during the liberation of Guam from Japanese forces in 1944. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adarius Petty/Released)