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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, places a flower on a memorial site during a memorial service at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 07, 2025. Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Fleet Air Wing 31 held an annual memorial ceremony to honor fallen JMSDF sailors who dedicated their lives to protecting Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, places a flower on a memorial site during a memorial service at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 07, 2025. Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Fleet Air Wing 31 held an annual memorial ceremony to honor fallen JMSDF sailors who dedicated their lives to protecting Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, speaks with a student from Matthew C. Perry Primary School during the art awards presentation at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 14, 2025. The Air Station presented awards for its monthly art competition in which students attending schools at the air station showcase their artistic talent through different art mediums. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, speaks with a student from Matthew C. Perry Primary School during the art awards presentation at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 14, 2025. The Air Station presented awards for its monthly art competition in which students attending schools at the air station showcase their artistic talent through different art mediums. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett

U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Petty Officer 3rd Class Ivania Gomezdiaz with Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135, an expeditionary squadron, and a native of Lempira, Honduras, refuels an EA-18G Growler aircraft assigned to VAQ 135, Carrier Air Wing 11, Carrier Strike Group 9, during a bilateral training exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 14, 2025. VAQ-135 took part in a bilateral training exercise with the JMSDF to practice maritime employment and strengthen interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Petty Officer 3rd Class Ivania Gomezdiaz with Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135, an expeditionary squadron, and a native of Lempira, Honduras, refuels an EA-18G Growler aircraft assigned to VAQ 135, Carrier Air Wing 11, Carrier Strike Group 9, during a bilateral training exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 14, 2025. VAQ-135 took part in a bilateral training exercise with the JMSDF to practice maritime employment and strengthen interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis

U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Petty Officer 3rd Class Ivania Gomezdiaz with Expeditionary Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135, and a native of Lempira, Honduras, refuels an EA-18G Growler aircraft assigned to VAQ-135, Carrier Air Wing 11, Carrier Strike Group 9, after a bilateral training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 14, 2025. VAQ-135 took part in a bilateral training exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force to practice maritime employment and strengthen interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Petty Officer 3rd Class Ivania Gomezdiaz with Expeditionary Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135, and a native of Lempira, Honduras, refuels an EA-18G Growler aircraft assigned to VAQ-135, Carrier Air Wing 11, Carrier Strike Group 9, after a bilateral training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 14, 2025. VAQ-135 took part in a bilateral training exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force to practice maritime employment and strengthen interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby

A U.S. Air Force C5M Super Galaxy aircraft assigned to 22nd Airlift Squadron (22nd AS), 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, lands at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 16, 2025. MCAS Iwakuni serves as an important logistical base in the Department of War and is used by all branches for the transportation of critical cargo by almost any aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Long)

A U.S. Air Force C5M Super Galaxy aircraft assigned to 22nd Airlift Squadron (22nd AS), 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, lands at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 16, 2025. MCAS Iwakuni serves as an important logistical base in the Department of War and is used by all branches for the transportation of critical cargo by almost any aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Long)

Photo by Cpl. Brian Long

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Orion Chamness, an engineer equipment operator for Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a native of Orange Park, Florida, fireman carries his partner during the maneuver under fire portion of the combat fitness test during an Explosive Ordnance Disposal screening test at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 18, 2025. EOD evaluated applicants to laterally move into their military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Orion Chamness, an engineer equipment operator for Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a native of Orange Park, Florida, fireman carries his partner during the maneuver under fire portion of the combat fitness test during an Explosive Ordnance Disposal screening test at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 18, 2025. EOD evaluated applicants to laterally move into their military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Orion Chamness, an engineer equipment operator for Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a native of Orange Park, Florida, conducts the explosive ordnance disposal bomb suit agility test during an EOD screening test at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 19, 2025. EOD conducted this screening to identify and evaluate potential applicants attempting to lateral migrate into their military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Orion Chamness, an engineer equipment operator for Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a native of Orange Park, Florida, conducts the explosive ordnance disposal bomb suit agility test during an EOD screening test at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 19, 2025. EOD conducted this screening to identify and evaluate potential applicants attempting to lateral migrate into their military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

A U.S Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, taxis on the runway during a carrier qualification at Marine Corps air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 1, 2025. CVW-5 conducts a carrier qualification as a pre-deployment exercise to ensure pilots are ready and equipment is in top condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

A U.S Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, taxis on the runway during a carrier qualification at Marine Corps air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 1, 2025. CVW-5 conducts a carrier qualification as a pre-deployment exercise to ensure pilots are ready and equipment is in top condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, and Marine Aviation Logistics Group Squadron (MALS) 12, both with, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Air Wing, transport an AIM-120C air-to-air missile during an ordnance off-load at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 5, 2025. MALS-12 and VMFA-232 conducted ordnance revolutions to off-load air-to-air missiles to showcasing rapid-response and air superiority in support of keeping a free and open Indio-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Peter Rawlins)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, and Marine Aviation Logistics Group Squadron (MALS) 12, both with, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Air Wing, transport an AIM-120C air-to-air missile during an ordnance off-load at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 5, 2025. MALS-12 and VMFA-232 conducted ordnance revolutions to off-load air-to-air missiles to showcasing rapid-response and air superiority in support of keeping a free and open Indio-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Peter Rawlins)

Photo by Sgt. Peter Rawlins

Leadership from Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Navy Medical Readiness Training Unit Iwakuni, and NMRTU Okinawa, pose for a photo during the promotion ceremony of U.S. Navy Capt. Jacqueline Lopez, officer in charge, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit Iwakuni at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 3, 2025. Naval Family Branch Clinic Iwakuni has the critical role of providing MCAS Iwakuni personnel and their families with healthcare services and helping to ensure medical readiness throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

Leadership from Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Navy Medical Readiness Training Unit Iwakuni, and NMRTU Okinawa, pose for a photo during the promotion ceremony of U.S. Navy Capt. Jacqueline Lopez, officer in charge, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit Iwakuni at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 3, 2025. Naval Family Branch Clinic Iwakuni has the critical role of providing MCAS Iwakuni personnel and their families with healthcare services and helping to ensure medical readiness throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Federico Mendizabal, left, the commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a New York native, award recipient Gunnery Sgt. Robert Navarro, center, the officer in charge of the indoor small arms range with HHS, MCAS Iwakuni, and a native of Oceanside, California, and Rob Brooks, national director of events for the Marine Corps League, pose for a picture during the Gunnery Sgt. Carlos N. Hathcock II award ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 4, 2025. Gunnery Sgt. Navarro was awarded the Gunnery Sgt, Carlos N. Hathcock II award for his prestigious work and dedication to improving marksmanship of the ISAR and efficiently training rifle and pistol qualifications. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac De Leon)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Federico Mendizabal, left, the commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a New York native, award recipient Gunnery Sgt. Robert Navarro, center, the officer in charge of the indoor small arms range with HHS, MCAS Iwakuni, and a native of Oceanside, California, and Rob Brooks, national director of events for the Marine Corps League, pose for a picture during the Gunnery Sgt. Carlos N. Hathcock II award ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 4, 2025. Gunnery Sgt. Navarro was awarded the Gunnery Sgt, Carlos N. Hathcock II award for his prestigious work and dedication to improving marksmanship of the ISAR and efficiently training rifle and pistol qualifications. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac De Leon)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac De Leon

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members with 13th Brigade, Middle army, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members with Fleet Air Wing 31, pose for a group photo during the closing ceremony for exercise Active Shield 26 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 28, 2025. Active Shield is an annual bilateral exercise hosted by MCAS Iwakuni that strengthens interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces and enhances the defense capability of USINDOPACOM. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members with 13th Brigade, Middle army, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members with Fleet Air Wing 31, pose for a group photo during the closing ceremony for exercise Active Shield 26 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 28, 2025. Active Shield is an annual bilateral exercise hosted by MCAS Iwakuni that strengthens interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces and enhances the defense capability of USINDOPACOM. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force JS Unryu (SS-502), with Submarine Division 5, Fleet Submarine Force, arrives for a supply operation at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 27, 2025. The JMSDF JS Unryu (SS-502) submarine visited MCAS Iwakuni’s harbor to practice resupply operations and demonstrate logistical capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donald Dugger)

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force JS Unryu (SS-502), with Submarine Division 5, Fleet Submarine Force, arrives for a supply operation at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 27, 2025. The JMSDF JS Unryu (SS-502) submarine visited MCAS Iwakuni’s harbor to practice resupply operations and demonstrate logistical capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donald Dugger)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Donald Dugger

Japanese master labor contractors with branch utilities, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, monitor the power grid for a deliberate black out simulating a cyber-attack on the electrical grid during Active Shield 26 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 21, 2025. Active Shield is an annual bilateral exercise hosted by MCAS Iwakuni that strengthens interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces and enhances the defense capability of USINDOPACOM. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

Japanese master labor contractors with branch utilities, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, monitor the power grid for a deliberate black out simulating a cyber-attack on the electrical grid during Active Shield 26 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 21, 2025. Active Shield is an annual bilateral exercise hosted by MCAS Iwakuni that strengthens interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces and enhances the defense capability of USINDOPACOM. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett

A Hiroshima Prefectural Police Headquarters officer searches for simulated explosive devices with her canine during a bilateral canine training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 30, 2025. Marines from MCAS Iwakuni hosted a bilateral canine training for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kure military working dog handlers and Hiroshima Prefectural Police Headquarters officers to display their capabilities in various environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

A Hiroshima Prefectural Police Headquarters officer searches for simulated explosive devices with her canine during a bilateral canine training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 30, 2025. Marines from MCAS Iwakuni hosted a bilateral canine training for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kure military working dog handlers and Hiroshima Prefectural Police Headquarters officers to display their capabilities in various environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby

A Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni resident executes a weighted squat during a women’s 500–1000-pound power lifting club event at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 26, 2025. This event invited women at MCAS Iwakuni to challenge themselves in weighted squats, bench, and deadlifts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

A Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni resident executes a weighted squat during a women’s 500–1000-pound power lifting club event at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 26, 2025. This event invited women at MCAS Iwakuni to challenge themselves in weighted squats, bench, and deadlifts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis

A student from the Matthew C. Perry Primary School describes his artwork to U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, during the September art awards presentation at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 25, 2025. The air station presented awards for its monthly art competition in which students attending schools at the air station showcase their artistic talent through different art mediums. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

A student from the Matthew C. Perry Primary School describes his artwork to U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, during the September art awards presentation at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 25, 2025. The air station presented awards for its monthly art competition in which students attending schools at the air station showcase their artistic talent through different art mediums. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Amanda Moreno, left, a food service specialist, and Sgt. Christian Lim, the food service manager for southside mess hall, both with Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and natives of Florida, pick up trash alongside the riverbank during a clean-up at the Kintaikyo Bridge, Iwakuni, Japan, April 21, 2025. The Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni, Single Marine Program hosted a bridge clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day series of events where service members from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni volunteer to build stronger relationships and give back to the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Amanda Moreno, left, a food service specialist, and Sgt. Christian Lim, the food service manager for southside mess hall, both with Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and natives of Florida, pick up trash alongside the riverbank during a clean-up at the Kintaikyo Bridge, Iwakuni, Japan, April 21, 2025. The Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni, Single Marine Program hosted a bridge clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day series of events where service members from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni volunteer to build stronger relationships and give back to the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

Photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Major General Yoshitomo Hashizume, the commanding general of the 13th Brigade, Middle Army, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, during a meeting at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025. JGSDF Major General Hashizume and JGSDF members visited MCAS Iwakuni to gain a greater understanding of the bases’ defenses to better support MCAS Iwakuni in advance of Exercise Active Shield 26. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Major General Yoshitomo Hashizume, the commanding general of the 13th Brigade, Middle Army, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, during a meeting at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025. JGSDF Major General Hashizume and JGSDF members visited MCAS Iwakuni to gain a greater understanding of the bases’ defenses to better support MCAS Iwakuni in advance of Exercise Active Shield 26. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby

Cpl. Amanda Morenokuan, a food service specialist, with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Cuba, is awarded Marine Corps Installations Pacific Marine of the Year during the Marine Corps Association’s (MCA) Iwakuni Professional Dinner at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 13, 2025. The MCA Iwakuni professional dinner recognized a U.S. Sailor and Marine for being Sailor and Marine of the year respectively, the dinner also brought together junior and senior Marines and Sailors to build camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Long)

Cpl. Amanda Morenokuan, a food service specialist, with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Cuba, is awarded Marine Corps Installations Pacific Marine of the Year during the Marine Corps Association’s (MCA) Iwakuni Professional Dinner at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 13, 2025. The MCA Iwakuni professional dinner recognized a U.S. Sailor and Marine for being Sailor and Marine of the year respectively, the dinner also brought together junior and senior Marines and Sailors to build camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Long)

Photo by Cpl. Brian Long