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Samurai warriors yell out in encouragement during the 27th annual Kuragake Festival and Samurai Parade in Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 20, 2016. The warriors motivated their lord to call a battle to death. Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni were invited to join in the historic parade, donning traditional samurai armor, swords, spears and helmets, and marching alongside local Japanese. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicole Zurbrugg)
161120-M-OH021-5796.JPG Photo By: Sgt. Nicole Zurbrugg

Nov 21, 2016
IWAKUNI CITY, Japan - Samurai warriors yell out in encouragement during the 27th annual Kuragake Festival and Samurai Parade in Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 20, 2016. The warriors motivated their lord to call a battle to death. Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni were invited to join in the historic parade, donning traditional samurai armor, swords, spears and helmets, and marching alongside local Japanese. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicole Zurbrugg)


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