Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Japanese locals make their way toward the Kumano Brush festival in Kumano, Japan, Sept. 22, 2016. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni residents traveled to Kumano with the Cultural Adaptation Program to experience calligraphy, tradition, history and entertainment the festival offered. After attending the festival the residents visited the Fudenosato Kobo Museum where they learned how calligraphy equipment is made. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego) - Japanese locals make their way toward the Kumano Brush festival in Kumano, Japan, Sept. 22, 2016. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni residents traveled to Kumano with the Cultural Adaptation Program to experience calligraphy, tradition, history and entertainment the festival offered. After attending the festival the residents visited the Fudenosato Kobo Museum where they learned how calligraphy equipment is made. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)

Volunteers prepare hot dogs during the Boys and Girls Club Day for Kids Celebration 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 17, 2016. The celebration offered snacks for the guests who attended such as hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn and shaved ice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego) - Volunteers prepare hot dogs during the Boys and Girls Club Day for Kids Celebration 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 17, 2016. The celebration offered snacks for the guests who attended such as hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn and shaved ice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)

Airframes mechanics assigned to Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 242 remove a hydraulic pump from 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) - Airframes mechanics assigned to Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 242 remove a hydraulic pump from 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)

U.S. Navy Sailors pose for a group photo during a promotion ceremony in the Marine Memorial Chapel at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 16, 2016. The newly promoted chief petty officers were joined by their peers as a sign of becoming something bigger than themselves. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego) - U.S. Navy Sailors pose for a group photo during a promotion ceremony in the Marine Memorial Chapel at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 16, 2016. The newly promoted chief petty officers were joined by their peers as a sign of becoming something bigger than themselves. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, unload a CH-53E Super Stallion from the Green Cove, a vehicle carrier, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 16, 2016. The Green Cove, a vehicle carrier, transported six aircraft approximately 6,000 miles from Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, Calif. The aircraft are scheduled to fly to their units after concluding preparations at MCAS Iwakuni. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson) - U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, unload a CH-53E Super Stallion from the Green Cove, a vehicle carrier, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 16, 2016. The Green Cove, a vehicle carrier, transported six aircraft approximately 6,000 miles from Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, Calif. The aircraft are scheduled to fly to their units after concluding preparations at MCAS Iwakuni. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson)

U.S. Aviation Ordnance Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron12 prepare ordnance for aviation squadrons participating in Valiant Shield 16 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, September 12, 2016. The ordnance constructed, provided the Marines of MALS-12 valuable experience assembling live ordnance to be used during VS16 for a ship sinking exercise. VS16 is a biennial U.S. only, field training exercise that focuses on joint training with U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps to increase interoperability and working relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin A. Fisher) - U.S. Aviation Ordnance Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron12 prepare ordnance for aviation squadrons participating in Valiant Shield 16 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, September 12, 2016. The ordnance constructed, provided the Marines of MALS-12 valuable experience assembling live ordnance to be used during VS16 for a ship sinking exercise. VS16 is a biennial U.S. only, field training exercise that focuses on joint training with U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps to increase interoperability and working relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin A. Fisher)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Johnathan M. Cobb, left, patrol supervisor for the Provost Marshal’s Office at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Major Christopher J. Garza, station sergeant major, pose for a photo at the USO Japan Ninth Annual Service Salute Gala in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 27, 2016. Cobb exceeded all criteria and represented MCAS Iwakuni at the Service Salute Gala as the air station’s Marine of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Johnathan M. Cobb, left, patrol supervisor for the Provost Marshal’s Office at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Major Christopher J. Garza, station sergeant major, pose for a photo at the USO Japan Ninth Annual Service Salute Gala in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 27, 2016. Cobb exceeded all criteria and represented MCAS Iwakuni at the Service Salute Gala as the air station’s Marine of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo)

A U.S. Marine carries a simulated casualty during a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 9, 2016. Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron hosted the event, which allowed station residents the opportunity to walk in the shoes of the firefighters who responded to the attacks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson) - A U.S. Marine carries a simulated casualty during a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 9, 2016. Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron hosted the event, which allowed station residents the opportunity to walk in the shoes of the firefighters who responded to the attacks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Christopher Smith Jr., left, and Bella Smith, event attendees, enjoy their food during the Iwakuni Expo at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 10, 2016. Throughout the expo, residents enjoyed shows by the Kishi Dancers, Semper Fit Group Exercise Program and Marifu Daiko-a drumming group. Residents also had the opportunity to win prizes such as gift cards, tickets, camping equipment or a weekend trip. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson) - Christopher Smith Jr., left, and Bella Smith, event attendees, enjoy their food during the Iwakuni Expo at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 10, 2016. Throughout the expo, residents enjoyed shows by the Kishi Dancers, Semper Fit Group Exercise Program and Marifu Daiko-a drumming group. Residents also had the opportunity to win prizes such as gift cards, tickets, camping equipment or a weekend trip. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson)

U.S. Navy Sailors of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni pose for a photo after volunteering at Ekimae Hoikuen preschool in Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 8, 2016. The Sailors volunteered with the Marine Memorial Chapel in a project to assist the school in completing required maintenance during an ongoing community relations project. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego) - U.S. Navy Sailors of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni pose for a photo after volunteering at Ekimae Hoikuen preschool in Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 8, 2016. The Sailors volunteered with the Marine Memorial Chapel in a project to assist the school in completing required maintenance during an ongoing community relations project. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)