Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Masatoshi Ohno, Yokoyama 1st section representative and Iwakuni local, prepares to honor the Shiroyama Hime Shrine during the Bon-Odori Yukata-Experience festival in the Yokoyama area of Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 13, 2016. During the festival, priests blessed the Shiroyama Hime shrine and gave a moment of silence in honor of those who passed this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego) - Masatoshi Ohno, Yokoyama 1st section representative and Iwakuni local, prepares to honor the Shiroyama Hime Shrine during the Bon-Odori Yukata-Experience festival in the Yokoyama area of Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 13, 2016. During the festival, priests blessed the Shiroyama Hime shrine and gave a moment of silence in honor of those who passed this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)

Marine Corps Community Services hosts a grand opening ceremony of the Torii Pines plaza on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 12, 2016. The new plaza holds several different shops such as a bike shop, barber shop, tailor, gift shop and hotel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo) - Marine Corps Community Services hosts a grand opening ceremony of the Torii Pines plaza on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 12, 2016. The new plaza holds several different shops such as a bike shop, barber shop, tailor, gift shop and hotel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jason L. Kappen, outbound sergeant major for Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA)-242, sits with his family after being relieved of his duties at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 12, 2016. Kappen said after working with VMFA(AW)-242, also known as the “Bats,” he will always remember the Marines’ commitment to mission accomplishment regardless of circumstances and cannot wait to see what Shadle does with the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jason L. Kappen, outbound sergeant major for Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA)-242, sits with his family after being relieved of his duties at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 12, 2016. Kappen said after working with VMFA(AW)-242, also known as the “Bats,” he will always remember the Marines’ commitment to mission accomplishment regardless of circumstances and cannot wait to see what Shadle does with the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542 performs a vertical landing while using the lights on the mobile Expeditionary Hover Position Indicator to adjust its position at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 9, 2016. VMA-542 is home based out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., and is forward deployed to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, as part of the unit deployment program. The Harrier pilots used the mobile EHPI in coordination with Aircraft Recovery assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron to recertify on boat-deck landings to prepare for other future operations in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donato Maffin) - A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542 performs a vertical landing while using the lights on the mobile Expeditionary Hover Position Indicator to adjust its position at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 9, 2016. VMA-542 is home based out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., and is forward deployed to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, as part of the unit deployment program. The Harrier pilots used the mobile EHPI in coordination with Aircraft Recovery assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron to recertify on boat-deck landings to prepare for other future operations in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donato Maffin)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Lamarcus Williams, motor transportation mechanic and quality control chief with Combat Logistics Company 36, drains the transmission fluid from a high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 10, 2016. Marines, already in mission oriented protective posture gear, were evaluated on their ability to effectively detect, report, respond and operate in a simulated CBRN environment. When given the signal “gas, gas, gas,” Marines scrambled to don their M50 Joint Service General Purpose Masks before returning to work as if everything was normal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Lamarcus Williams, motor transportation mechanic and quality control chief with Combat Logistics Company 36, drains the transmission fluid from a high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 10, 2016. Marines, already in mission oriented protective posture gear, were evaluated on their ability to effectively detect, report, respond and operate in a simulated CBRN environment. When given the signal “gas, gas, gas,” Marines scrambled to don their M50 Joint Service General Purpose Masks before returning to work as if everything was normal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Eckert, quality control chief of motor transport company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, flips a tire during physical training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 8, 2016. Eckert is the top male contender from the air station to attend the Second Annual High Intensity Tactical Training Ultimate Athlete Championship from Aug. 15-18, 2016, at MCAS Miramar, California. Among him, nearly three dozen U.S. Marines from across the globe will square off in this grueling three day competition that will test their mental and physical strengths to the maximum. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Quezada) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Eckert, quality control chief of motor transport company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, flips a tire during physical training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 8, 2016. Eckert is the top male contender from the air station to attend the Second Annual High Intensity Tactical Training Ultimate Athlete Championship from Aug. 15-18, 2016, at MCAS Miramar, California. Among him, nearly three dozen U.S. Marines from across the globe will square off in this grueling three day competition that will test their mental and physical strengths to the maximum. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Quezada)

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 moves in to catch the basket during an aerial refueling mission with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia during Exercise Pitch Black 2016, Aug. 9, 2016. VMGR-152 provides aerial refueling and assault support during expeditionary and joint or combined operations like Pitch Black. This exercise is a biennial, three week, multinational, large-force training exercise hosted by RAAF Tindal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg) - An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 moves in to catch the basket during an aerial refueling mission with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia during Exercise Pitch Black 2016, Aug. 9, 2016. VMGR-152 provides aerial refueling and assault support during expeditionary and joint or combined operations like Pitch Black. This exercise is a biennial, three week, multinational, large-force training exercise hosted by RAAF Tindal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg)

U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Jason McNeely, an engine man with the station’s Facility Response Team assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, center, holds U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Antonio Medel, in position while he pulls a containment boom into place during FRT training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 3, 2016. This annual certification teaches students how to execute sensitive area protection strategies outlined in their FRT plan, understand and apply regulations involving oil spills, and contain and recover oil on water. This training is site-specific, utilized in domestic and overseas locations, and certifies each individual as a First Responder Operation Level. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Quezada) - U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Jason McNeely, an engine man with the station’s Facility Response Team assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, center, holds U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Antonio Medel, in position while he pulls a containment boom into place during FRT training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 3, 2016. This annual certification teaches students how to execute sensitive area protection strategies outlined in their FRT plan, understand and apply regulations involving oil spills, and contain and recover oil on water. This training is site-specific, utilized in domestic and overseas locations, and certifies each individual as a First Responder Operation Level. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Quezada)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Samnang Chang, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daquille Barzey-Ferguson, Marine security guards with the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, prepare to detonate a set of explosives at Himeko-Jima Island, also known as Target Island, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Aug. 3, 2016. Chang and Barzey-Ferguson visited MCAS Iwakuni for their EOD technician screening process and had the opportunity to conduct a demolitions range, where they practiced basic demolition techniques and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donato Maffin) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Samnang Chang, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daquille Barzey-Ferguson, Marine security guards with the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, prepare to detonate a set of explosives at Himeko-Jima Island, also known as Target Island, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Aug. 3, 2016. Chang and Barzey-Ferguson visited MCAS Iwakuni for their EOD technician screening process and had the opportunity to conduct a demolitions range, where they practiced basic demolition techniques and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donato Maffin)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Alexander Goodno, Marine exchange pilot with the Royal Australian Air Force No. 75 Squadron, taxis to the runway in an F/A-18 Hornet during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 at RAAF Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 5, 2016. Goodno has been stationed with No. 75 Squadron for two and a half years with the Marine Corps Foreign Personnel Exchange Program. This program enhances worldwide security cooperation by continuing long-term presence and association among military counterparts. During Pitch Black, Goodno serves as a liaison officer to the participating U.S. units, explaining foreign jargon and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg) - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Alexander Goodno, Marine exchange pilot with the Royal Australian Air Force No. 75 Squadron, taxis to the runway in an F/A-18 Hornet during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 at RAAF Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 5, 2016. Goodno has been stationed with No. 75 Squadron for two and a half years with the Marine Corps Foreign Personnel Exchange Program. This program enhances worldwide security cooperation by continuing long-term presence and association among military counterparts. During Pitch Black, Goodno serves as a liaison officer to the participating U.S. units, explaining foreign jargon and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg)