An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 approaches for landing during Southern Frontier at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 31, 2016. VMFA-122 executed close air support, air ground, high explosive ordnance delivery and low altitude tactics during the three week unit level training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg) - An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 approaches for landing during Southern Frontier at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 31, 2016. VMFA-122 executed close air support, air ground, high explosive ordnance delivery and low altitude tactics during the three week unit level training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg)

U.S. Navy Seabees with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Facilities adopted the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Vietnam Memorial at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, to commemorate the Vietnam War and its fallen heroes. Constructed in May 1972, the memorial has a black and red torii standing between it and the setting sun to honor the fallen, and symbolizes the friendship and support of our Japanese neighbors. Located within the emblazoned names on the monument are words saying “In memoriam, with grateful remembrance for those who gave their lives before us, we dedicate this plaque and our lives that their sacrifice may never be in vain. We commend their souls to Almighty God. May all who read these words rededicate their lives to the preservation of freedom which others have bought for us.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson) - U.S. Navy Seabees with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Facilities adopted the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Vietnam Memorial at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, to commemorate the Vietnam War and its fallen heroes. Constructed in May 1972, the memorial has a black and red torii standing between it and the setting sun to honor the fallen, and symbolizes the friendship and support of our Japanese neighbors. Located within the emblazoned names on the monument are words saying “In memoriam, with grateful remembrance for those who gave their lives before us, we dedicate this plaque and our lives that their sacrifice may never be in vain. We commend their souls to Almighty God. May all who read these words rededicate their lives to the preservation of freedom which others have bought for us.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Two F/A-18C Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 fly over head during Southern Frontier at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 31, 2016. The Hornet squadron trained in low-altitude tactics, building pilots’ confidence and skills with low flying while performing air-to-surface maneuvers simultaneously. Southern Frontier is a three week unit level training helping pilots gain experience and qualifications in low-altitude tactics, close air support, and air ground, high explosive ordnance delivery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg) - Two F/A-18C Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 fly over head during Southern Frontier at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 31, 2016. The Hornet squadron trained in low-altitude tactics, building pilots’ confidence and skills with low flying while performing air-to-surface maneuvers simultaneously. Southern Frontier is a three week unit level training helping pilots gain experience and qualifications in low-altitude tactics, close air support, and air ground, high explosive ordnance delivery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg)

A student from Matthew C. Perry Elementary School receives a toy firefighting helmet during the Back to School Bash at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 26, 2016. This school year will mark the last first day of school for students at the old M.C. Perry buildings. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson) - A student from Matthew C. Perry Elementary School receives a toy firefighting helmet during the Back to School Bash at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 26, 2016. This school year will mark the last first day of school for students at the old M.C. Perry buildings. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Local Japanese and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni resident children play in a bounce house during the Summer Music Festival hosted by Marine Corps Community Services at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 27, 2016. Service members, families and local Japanese residents were invited to enjoy a night of free music, food and fun at Penny Lake to come together and celebrate the end of summer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donato Maffin) - Local Japanese and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni resident children play in a bounce house during the Summer Music Festival hosted by Marine Corps Community Services at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 27, 2016. Service members, families and local Japanese residents were invited to enjoy a night of free music, food and fun at Penny Lake to come together and celebrate the end of summer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donato Maffin)

Col. Richard Fuerst, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, ‘rings in’ the school year during Matthew C. Perry’s first day of school on MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 29, 2016. Staff members let students know of their expectations and what they can look forward to as they begin their school year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Wicks) - Col. Richard Fuerst, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, ‘rings in’ the school year during Matthew C. Perry’s first day of school on MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 29, 2016. Staff members let students know of their expectations and what they can look forward to as they begin their school year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Wicks)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Trevor Serenelli, ordnance Marine assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, shouts directions while guiding a bomb onto an aircraft during Southern Frontier at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 26, 2016. VMFA-122 delivered munitions while providing close air support to ground combat units at Bradshaw Range Complex during the training. Southern Frontier is a three week unit level training evolution helping the flying squadron gain qualifications and experience in low altitude, air ground, high explosive ordnance delivery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Trevor Serenelli, ordnance Marine assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, shouts directions while guiding a bomb onto an aircraft during Southern Frontier at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 26, 2016. VMFA-122 delivered munitions while providing close air support to ground combat units at Bradshaw Range Complex during the training. Southern Frontier is a three week unit level training evolution helping the flying squadron gain qualifications and experience in low altitude, air ground, high explosive ordnance delivery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg)

A K-9 with Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s Provost Marshal’s Office K-9 unit searches for hidden explosives during joint training with Hiroshima Prefectural Police Headquarters officers and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kure Repair and Supply Facility Petroleum Terminal unit military working dog handlers at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 24, 2016. Marines placed explosives in hidden locations before handlers and their K-9’s arrived, resulting in a more cautious and thorough search, increasing the overall training effectiveness. U.S. and Japanese handlers then escorted their K-9’s to locate explosives hidden throughout the stations old furniture store. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo) - A K-9 with Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s Provost Marshal’s Office K-9 unit searches for hidden explosives during joint training with Hiroshima Prefectural Police Headquarters officers and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kure Repair and Supply Facility Petroleum Terminal unit military working dog handlers at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 24, 2016. Marines placed explosives in hidden locations before handlers and their K-9’s arrived, resulting in a more cautious and thorough search, increasing the overall training effectiveness. U.S. and Japanese handlers then escorted their K-9’s to locate explosives hidden throughout the stations old furniture store. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo)

A volunteer extends her hand to a Japanese local preschooler at Midoro Hoikuen in Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 23, 2016. The children bonded with the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni volunteers through laughter, blowing bubbles and a water fight during a community relations preschool visit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego) - A volunteer extends her hand to a Japanese local preschooler at Midoro Hoikuen in Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 23, 2016. The children bonded with the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni volunteers through laughter, blowing bubbles and a water fight during a community relations preschool visit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)

Boxes of 2.75-inch high explosive rockets wait to be assembled during Southern Frontier at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 24, 2016. Southern Frontier afforded Iwakuni Marines the opportunity to train with high explosive weapon body groups typically not used in Japan, while expanding technical and tactical proficiency in their craft. Munitions built during this training are in support of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, who also gain experience and qualifications in low altitude, air-ground, high explosive ordnance delivery at the unit level. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg) - Boxes of 2.75-inch high explosive rockets wait to be assembled during Southern Frontier at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 24, 2016. Southern Frontier afforded Iwakuni Marines the opportunity to train with high explosive weapon body groups typically not used in Japan, while expanding technical and tactical proficiency in their craft. Munitions built during this training are in support of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, who also gain experience and qualifications in low altitude, air-ground, high explosive ordnance delivery at the unit level. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg)