Veteran, journalist and photographer Darrell Kirk

Islanders should now be familiar with Darrell Kirk’s name, as one of the Journal’s staff reporters. Kirk’s journey as a photojournalist began in distinguished service as personal photographer to Marine Corps General Robert R. Porter. During his military career, Kirk traveled extensively throughout Asia with the 3rd Force Service Support Group based in Okinawa, Japan, where he provided mission-critical photography documenting the activities of the 3rd FSSG and General Porter across the region. His exceptional service earned him the Navy Achievement Medal.

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