Gid A. Merz explains the plan for his Eagle Scout service project to Marines June 1 at Sugi Noko Preschool in Kin Town. Merz’s project was to clean and repaint the preschool. Marines from Camp Hansen volunteered their time to help both Merz and the local school. Merz is a 14-year-old Life Scout with Boy Scout Troop 102, based out of Kadena Air Base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released)