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Photo by Mariko Hasegawa
260501-M-AA976-4969.JPG Photo By: Mariko Hasegawa

May 2, 2026
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan - A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft, right, assigned Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II aircraft, left, assigned to Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 147, Carrier Air Wing 5 and F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft assigned to VFA-102, CVW-5, conduct an aerial flyover during Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 2, 2026. MCAS Iwakuni’s Family Day gave U.S. and Japanese community members, their families, local orphanages, and individuals with special needs an opportunity to experience a smaller-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal, highlighting the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (Photo by Mariko Hasegawa)


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