Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Rhianna Smeeds, 10, cuts rice stalks during a Youth Cultural Program rice harvesting trip in Tenno, Japan, Oct. 5, 2013. This was the eighth year the Youth Cultural Program hosted the rice harvest. - Rhianna Smeeds, 10, cuts rice stalks during a Youth Cultural Program rice harvesting trip in Tenno, Japan, Oct. 5, 2013. This was the eighth year the Youth Cultural Program hosted the rice harvest.

Registered nurse Rafiah Meekins, New Parent Support Group nurse, helps a mother teach her son how to walk during Playmorning in Building 656’s community room here Aug. 11. Playmorning is one of the many services provided by the New Parent Support Group to help station families with children newborn to 5 years of age. - Registered nurse Rafiah Meekins, New Parent Support Group nurse, helps a mother teach her son how to walk during Playmorning in Building 656’s community room here Aug. 11. Playmorning is one of the many services provided by the New Parent Support Group to help station families with children newborn to 5 years of age.

Marine Aviation Logistics Sqaudron 12 family members enjoy a cultural performance orchestrated by the Unada Group by the marina here June 6 during the MALS-12 Summer Bash. MALS-12 offered a fun atmosphere packed with cultural performances, live music, family games, a children’s train ride, barbeque, popcorn and cotton candy. - Marine Aviation Logistics Sqaudron 12 family members enjoy a cultural performance orchestrated by the Unada Group by the marina here June 6 during the MALS-12 Summer Bash. MALS-12 offered a fun atmosphere packed with cultural performances, live music, family games, a children’s train ride, barbeque, popcorn and cotton candy.