Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Darnell Richardson, outgoing Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) sergeant major, commences the passing of the sword of office to Lt. Col. Kevin A. Campbell, commanding officer of H&HS at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 2, 2017. A relief and appointment ceremony was held to welcome the incoming and see off the outbound sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Darnell Richardson, outgoing Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) sergeant major, commences the passing of the sword of office to Lt. Col. Kevin A. Campbell, commanding officer of H&HS at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 2, 2017. A relief and appointment ceremony was held to welcome the incoming and see off the outbound sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)

A player with the Christian Academy in Japan girls soccer team prepares to kick the ball during the 2017 Girls Division II Far East Soccer Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 15, 2017. International and Department of Defense Education Activity high school teams from all over Japan made up the four-day, 32-game tournament with Matthew C. Perry’s Lady Samurai soccer team winning the championship match 2-0. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Stephen Campbell) - A player with the Christian Academy in Japan girls soccer team prepares to kick the ball during the 2017 Girls Division II Far East Soccer Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 15, 2017. International and Department of Defense Education Activity high school teams from all over Japan made up the four-day, 32-game tournament with Matthew C. Perry’s Lady Samurai soccer team winning the championship match 2-0. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Stephen Campbell)

Michelle Hene, a volunteer with the Marine Memorial Chapel, plays games with Josho Hoikuen Preschool students during a community relations event in Iwakuni City, Japan, May 9, 2017. Volunteering at the preschool helped the relationship between Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni residents and the local community grow stronger. Introductions were given by the volunteers while students asked them questions, then the children were introduced to “The Hokey Pokey” and “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” before playing educational games with the volunteers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera) - Michelle Hene, a volunteer with the Marine Memorial Chapel, plays games with Josho Hoikuen Preschool students during a community relations event in Iwakuni City, Japan, May 9, 2017. Volunteering at the preschool helped the relationship between Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni residents and the local community grow stronger. Introductions were given by the volunteers while students asked them questions, then the children were introduced to “The Hokey Pokey” and “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” before playing educational games with the volunteers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera)

Ryan McNeil, a Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni resident, picks green tea leaves during a Cultural Adaption Program tea harvesting event in Iwakuni City, May 2, 2017. The Cultural Adaptation Program gave station residents the opportunity to experience the Japanese culture alongside elementary and high school students, nursing home residents and other Japanese locals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez) - Ryan McNeil, a Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni resident, picks green tea leaves during a Cultural Adaption Program tea harvesting event in Iwakuni City, May 2, 2017. The Cultural Adaptation Program gave station residents the opportunity to experience the Japanese culture alongside elementary and high school students, nursing home residents and other Japanese locals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez)

Angela Garrits, a Marine Corps Family Team Building life skills and readiness and deployment trainer, briefs service members, Department of Defense employees and civilians to inform them on the importance of Noncombatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) at 10th Regional Support Group Ammunition Depot in Kure City, Japan, May 3, 2017. A NEO takes place in the event of natural disasters, industrial accidents and military threats. Reaching out to other military installations provides the opportunity for a smooth operation and increases readiness in the area in case a real NEO occurs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy) - Angela Garrits, a Marine Corps Family Team Building life skills and readiness and deployment trainer, briefs service members, Department of Defense employees and civilians to inform them on the importance of Noncombatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) at 10th Regional Support Group Ammunition Depot in Kure City, Japan, May 3, 2017. A NEO takes place in the event of natural disasters, industrial accidents and military threats. Reaching out to other military installations provides the opportunity for a smooth operation and increases readiness in the area in case a real NEO occurs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)

A Japanese local and a U.S. Marine use ballon swords to duel during the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2017. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a single-day air show designed to foster positive relationships and offer an elevating experience that displays the communal support between the U.S. and Japan. The air show also encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static aircraft displays, aerial performances and demonstrations, food and entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesula Jeanlouis) - A Japanese local and a U.S. Marine use ballon swords to duel during the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2017. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a single-day air show designed to foster positive relationships and offer an elevating experience that displays the communal support between the U.S. and Japan. The air show also encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static aircraft displays, aerial performances and demonstrations, food and entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesula Jeanlouis)

First responders with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting treat U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Ron Marshall, assistant chief of logistics with ARFF, during a mock aircraft crash for exercise Tanuki Wrath at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 27, 2017. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 and ARFF simulated aircraft salvage and recovery operations. The exercise keeps Marines prepared to react appropriately in the case of an aircraft crash. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Mason Roy) - First responders with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting treat U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Ron Marshall, assistant chief of logistics with ARFF, during a mock aircraft crash for exercise Tanuki Wrath at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 27, 2017. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 and ARFF simulated aircraft salvage and recovery operations. The exercise keeps Marines prepared to react appropriately in the case of an aircraft crash. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Mason Roy)

U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311 maintain AV-8B Harriers during Exercise MAX THUNDER 17, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 13, 2017. Max Thunder serves as an opportunity for U.S. and ROK forces to train together and sharpen tactical skills for the defense of the Asia-Pacific region. It is an annual military-flying exercise built to promote interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez) - U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311 maintain AV-8B Harriers during Exercise MAX THUNDER 17, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 13, 2017. Max Thunder serves as an opportunity for U.S. and ROK forces to train together and sharpen tactical skills for the defense of the Asia-Pacific region. It is an annual military-flying exercise built to promote interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez)