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Photo by Lance Cpl. Lance Kell
220307-M-YW498-1125.JPG Photo By: Lance Cpl. Lance Kell

Mar 10, 2022
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Yasunori Matsunaga, the commanding general of the 13th Brigade, presents a challenge coin to U.S. Marine Corps Col. Lance Lewis, the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni commanding officer, during a visit at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, March 7, 2022. Matsunaga visited MCAS Iwakuni with members of his staff and other JGSDF commanders to tour the air station and discuss its commitment to the U.S.-Japan alliance. Each year, MCAS Iwakuni partners with members of the 13th Brigade during Exercise Active Shield, a full-scale base defense scenario. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lance Kell)


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