Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

The Matthew C. Perry High School Samurai football team runs the ball against the Yokota High School Panthers during the homecoming football game at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 22, 2016. Both undefeated in Division II Japan, the Samurai (5-1) faced off against the Panthers (4-1) where the winner became the Division II Japan champions. At the end of the fourth quarter, the Samurai beat the Panthers 52-19 making them the Division II Japan champions and will host the Humphreys High School Blackhawks from U.S. Army Garrison, Camp Humphreys, Korea, the Division II Korea champions during the Far East Division II Championship on Nov. 5, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson) - The Matthew C. Perry High School Samurai football team runs the ball against the Yokota High School Panthers during the homecoming football game at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 22, 2016. Both undefeated in Division II Japan, the Samurai (5-1) faced off against the Panthers (4-1) where the winner became the Division II Japan champions. At the end of the fourth quarter, the Samurai beat the Panthers 52-19 making them the Division II Japan champions and will host the Humphreys High School Blackhawks from U.S. Army Garrison, Camp Humphreys, Korea, the Division II Korea champions during the Far East Division II Championship on Nov. 5, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, Japan, and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. J. T. Bardo, commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, observe an F-35B Lightning II at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 24, 2016. The demonstration of the F-35B gave Fukuda a better understanding of the aircraft and its capabilities. This event helped Fukuda better understand the capabilities of VMFA 121.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Wicks) - Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, Japan, and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. J. T. Bardo, commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, observe an F-35B Lightning II at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 24, 2016. The demonstration of the F-35B gave Fukuda a better understanding of the aircraft and its capabilities. This event helped Fukuda better understand the capabilities of VMFA 121.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Wicks)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Allison Jenkins, firefighter specialist with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, watches U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob Johnson, firefighter specialist with ARFF, while he ensures the safety of a Girl Scout from Iwakuni Brownies Troop 92 while operating a fire hose during a fire prevention and safety seminar at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 22, 2016. The Marines used methods the girls wouldn’t forget in their teaching such as interacting with Sparky, the fire dog for MCAS Iwakuni; trying on the gear used for fighting fire and operating the fire hose. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Allison Jenkins, firefighter specialist with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, watches U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob Johnson, firefighter specialist with ARFF, while he ensures the safety of a Girl Scout from Iwakuni Brownies Troop 92 while operating a fire hose during a fire prevention and safety seminar at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 22, 2016. The Marines used methods the girls wouldn’t forget in their teaching such as interacting with Sparky, the fire dog for MCAS Iwakuni; trying on the gear used for fighting fire and operating the fire hose. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Donald Shrewsbury, a KC-130J Hercules representative with Marine Aviation Training System Site Iwakuni, directs a Japan Air Self-Defense Force aviation cadet with the 12th Flight Training Wing from JASDF Hōfu-kita Air Base while flying a KC-130J simulator during a Junior officer engagement program at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 19, 2016. The engagement program aims to enhance the understanding and working relationships between U.S. and Japanese pilots. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson) - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Donald Shrewsbury, a KC-130J Hercules representative with Marine Aviation Training System Site Iwakuni, directs a Japan Air Self-Defense Force aviation cadet with the 12th Flight Training Wing from JASDF Hōfu-kita Air Base while flying a KC-130J simulator during a Junior officer engagement program at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 19, 2016. The engagement program aims to enhance the understanding and working relationships between U.S. and Japanese pilots. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson)

U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni march with members of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Fleet Air Wing 31 and Japanese civilians during the 60th Annual Iwakuni Festival in Iwakuni City, Japan, Oct. 16, 2016. The goal of the festival is to enrich the Iwakuni image, show the development of the community and build relationships between Iwakuni civilians. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson) - U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni march with members of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Fleet Air Wing 31 and Japanese civilians during the 60th Annual Iwakuni Festival in Iwakuni City, Japan, Oct. 16, 2016. The goal of the festival is to enrich the Iwakuni image, show the development of the community and build relationships between Iwakuni civilians. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Col. Richard F. Fuerst, station commanding officer for Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, addresses station residents and Japanese locals during the U.S-Japan Children Soccer event at the Suo-Oshima Athletic Field in Suo-Oshima, Japan, Oct. 1, 2016. As part of a good keeping with the U.S.-Japan relationship, soccer was used to break the barrier of communication through words and teach children communication through actions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego) - Col. Richard F. Fuerst, station commanding officer for Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, addresses station residents and Japanese locals during the U.S-Japan Children Soccer event at the Suo-Oshima Athletic Field in Suo-Oshima, Japan, Oct. 1, 2016. As part of a good keeping with the U.S.-Japan relationship, soccer was used to break the barrier of communication through words and teach children communication through actions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)

Athletes pose for a group photo after finishing a duathlon during the Special Olympics Nippon Hiroshima at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 2, 2016. Activities held at the Special Olympics included basketball, futsal, tennis, bowling and a duathlon. The Special Olympics instills confidence, inspires a sense of competition and improves health through the transformative power of sports. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson) - Athletes pose for a group photo after finishing a duathlon during the Special Olympics Nippon Hiroshima at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 2, 2016. Activities held at the Special Olympics included basketball, futsal, tennis, bowling and a duathlon. The Special Olympics instills confidence, inspires a sense of competition and improves health through the transformative power of sports. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Lance Cpl. Nick Cox, a powerliner assigned to Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 242 performs maintenance on an F/A-18D Hornet after a flight mission during Exercise Valiant Shield 16 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 18, 2016. Powerliners, airframes mechanics, communication navigation and ordnance technicians, work around the clock to ensure flight schedules are met for aviation operations during the exercise. During this U.S.-only, biennial field training exercise, F/A-18D Hornets flew in a plethora of missions that emphasize joint integration, interoperability and expeditionary readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Quezada) - Lance Cpl. Nick Cox, a powerliner assigned to Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 242 performs maintenance on an F/A-18D Hornet after a flight mission during Exercise Valiant Shield 16 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 18, 2016. Powerliners, airframes mechanics, communication navigation and ordnance technicians, work around the clock to ensure flight schedules are met for aviation operations during the exercise. During this U.S.-only, biennial field training exercise, F/A-18D Hornets flew in a plethora of missions that emphasize joint integration, interoperability and expeditionary readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Quezada)