Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

VMGR-152 welcomes new commanding officer - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mitchell T. Maury, left, commanding officer of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, and retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Andrew Pushart, former commanding officer of VMGR-152, converse before a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 15, 2018. The squadron hosted the change of command in order to formally recognize the total transfer of authority from Pushart to Maury. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Rosenberg)

Yamaguchi Track Association hosts US-Japan friendship softball tournament - Softball players warm up during a U.S.-Japan friendship softball tournament in Iwakuni City, Japan, May 20, 2018. The tournament was hosted by the Yamaguchi Track Association to strengthen the relationship between Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni residents and Japanese residents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Rosenberg)

Iwakuni volunteers visit Josho Hoikuen preschool - U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Francisco Casanova, an aviation operations specialist with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, interacts with students from Josho Hoikuen preschool students in Iwakuni City, Japan, May 15, 2018. Volunteers taught basic English, sang and played games with children. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Rosenberg)

USO Iwakuni hosts second annual Pizza-Bingo Night - Joshua Baskara, a Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni resident, plays bingo at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 27, 2018. The event was held as part of the Month of the Military Child to show appreciation for the sacrifices children of service members make in supporting their parents. To recognize the support they give, USO Iwakuni supplied pizza and prizes for a bingo night. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Rosenberg)

Active Shield tests mission readiness between American, Japanese forces - Firefighters from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni respond to a simulated casualty during a chemical exposure drill as part of exercise Active Shield at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 17, 2017. Active Shield is an annual exercise designed to test the abilities of U.S. and Japanese forces to work alongside each other to protect and defend the air station and other U.S. assets in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps illustration by Cpl. Joseph Abrego)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Michael M. Rasmussen, assistant operations chief with Marine Air Group (MAG) 12, shows Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force aviation students an F/A-18C Hornet during a Junior Officer Exchange Program visit at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 21, 2017. Students came from Ozuki Air Base to learn about MAG-12 and the F/A-18. They familiarized themselves with the aircraft during the visit by taking part in a flight simulator and by visiting a static display. Hosting the cadets helps them understand the relationship Japan holds with U.S. Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera) - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Michael M. Rasmussen, assistant operations chief with Marine Air Group (MAG) 12, shows Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force aviation students an F/A-18C Hornet during a Junior Officer Exchange Program visit at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 21, 2017. Students came from Ozuki Air Base to learn about MAG-12 and the F/A-18. They familiarized themselves with the aircraft during the visit by taking part in a flight simulator and by visiting a static display. Hosting the cadets helps them understand the relationship Japan holds with U.S. Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera)

Pfc. Scott Lohndorf, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, poses for a photo during the 23rd Annual All Japan Self-Defense Force Wrestling Tournament closing ceremony in Camp Asaka, Japan. Lohndorf wrestled with the “Seahawks” Navy Wrestling Team from Fleet Activities Yokosuka and took 2nd place in the 86kg weight class division. (Courtesy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anthony R. Martinez) - Pfc. Scott Lohndorf, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, poses for a photo during the 23rd Annual All Japan Self-Defense Force Wrestling Tournament closing ceremony in Camp Asaka, Japan. Lohndorf wrestled with the “Seahawks” Navy Wrestling Team from Fleet Activities Yokosuka and took 2nd place in the 86kg weight class division. (Courtesy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anthony R. Martinez)

Retirees and members of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni leadership pose for a photo during a retirement ceremony at the Landing Zone in Club Iwakuni on MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 15, 2016. The ceremony acknowledged the appreciation for the retirees’ hard work and dedication toward the installation’s success over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Farbo) - Retirees and members of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni leadership pose for a photo during a retirement ceremony at the Landing Zone in Club Iwakuni on MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 15, 2016. The ceremony acknowledged the appreciation for the retirees’ hard work and dedication toward the installation’s success over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Farbo)

From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jason Perry, military liaison officer with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Masahiro Kurosaki, professor at the Japan National Defense Academy, and U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Grimes, staff judge advocate for United States Forces Japan, answer questions during the Legislation for Peace and Security seminar at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 11, 2016. Recent changes in national policy gives Japan the capability to take a more proactive stance in matters that may threaten Japan, its citizens and its allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Wicks/Released) - From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jason Perry, military liaison officer with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Masahiro Kurosaki, professor at the Japan National Defense Academy, and U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Grimes, staff judge advocate for United States Forces Japan, answer questions during the Legislation for Peace and Security seminar at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 11, 2016. Recent changes in national policy gives Japan the capability to take a more proactive stance in matters that may threaten Japan, its citizens and its allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Wicks/Released)

From left to right, Brad Arnold, Justin Biltonen, and Chet Roberts, members of 3 Doors Down, perform during a free concert for residents of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 14, 2016. Members of the band said they do these tours in order to give back to the men and women who have already given so much. - From left to right, Brad Arnold, Justin Biltonen, and Chet Roberts, members of 3 Doors Down, perform during a free concert for residents of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 14, 2016. Members of the band said they do these tours in order to give back to the men and women who have already given so much.