Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Japanese children from the Shunan International Children’s Club perform the “Sakura Dance” during the Japanese Cultural Exchange Program at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 20, 2017. The “Sakura Dance” is a traditional dance depicting the season of cherry blossoms in Japan and demonstrates their unique culture. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Stephen Campbell) - Japanese children from the Shunan International Children’s Club perform the “Sakura Dance” during the Japanese Cultural Exchange Program at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 20, 2017. The “Sakura Dance” is a traditional dance depicting the season of cherry blossoms in Japan and demonstrates their unique culture. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Stephen Campbell)

The Matthew C. Perry and Yokota High School soccer teams bow to one another after their match during the Perry Cup Soccer Tournament 2017 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 18, 2017. This is a formality every team did to one another after each game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Stephen Campbell) - The Matthew C. Perry and Yokota High School soccer teams bow to one another after their match during the Perry Cup Soccer Tournament 2017 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 18, 2017. This is a formality every team did to one another after each game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Stephen Campbell)

Pfc. Scott Lohndorf, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, poses for a photo during the 23rd Annual All Japan Self-Defense Force Wrestling Tournament closing ceremony in Camp Asaka, Japan. Lohndorf wrestled with the “Seahawks” Navy Wrestling Team from Fleet Activities Yokosuka and took 2nd place in the 86kg weight class division. (Courtesy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anthony R. Martinez) - Pfc. Scott Lohndorf, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, poses for a photo during the 23rd Annual All Japan Self-Defense Force Wrestling Tournament closing ceremony in Camp Asaka, Japan. Lohndorf wrestled with the “Seahawks” Navy Wrestling Team from Fleet Activities Yokosuka and took 2nd place in the 86kg weight class division. (Courtesy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anthony R. Martinez)

Dimitri Jelobkovitch, a participant in the cooking class, slices vegetables during a cultural exchange at Tsuzu Elementary School at Iwakuni City, Japan, March 11, 2017. During the event, a traditional tea ceremony was demonstrated and a cooking class was held to teach people how to make common Japanese dishes. The event, which brought Americans and Japanese together, taught residents from MCAS Iwakuni about Japanese culture. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera) - Dimitri Jelobkovitch, a participant in the cooking class, slices vegetables during a cultural exchange at Tsuzu Elementary School at Iwakuni City, Japan, March 11, 2017. During the event, a traditional tea ceremony was demonstrated and a cooking class was held to teach people how to make common Japanese dishes. The event, which brought Americans and Japanese together, taught residents from MCAS Iwakuni about Japanese culture. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera)

The Matthew C. Perry Lady Samurai soccer team poses for a photo during the Western Japan Athletic Association Girls Soccer Tournament on the M.C. Perry Sports Field at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 11, 2017. The team played a total of five games without allowing their opponents to score. This is the second year the Lady Samurai have won the tournament. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Stephen Campbell) - The Matthew C. Perry Lady Samurai soccer team poses for a photo during the Western Japan Athletic Association Girls Soccer Tournament on the M.C. Perry Sports Field at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 11, 2017. The team played a total of five games without allowing their opponents to score. This is the second year the Lady Samurai have won the tournament. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Stephen Campbell)

Local Japanese volunteers with the Japanese American Society perform the Eisa Okinawan Dance during the 60th Annual Culture Festival at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 11, 2017. The festival included Japanese dance performances, decorated exhibits and traditional activities and rituals. JAS continues to bridge the U.S.-Japan friendship by providing quality cultural events and activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez) - Local Japanese volunteers with the Japanese American Society perform the Eisa Okinawan Dance during the 60th Annual Culture Festival at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 11, 2017. The festival included Japanese dance performances, decorated exhibits and traditional activities and rituals. JAS continues to bridge the U.S.-Japan friendship by providing quality cultural events and activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez)

A Japanese volunteer prepares to test a donor’s blood during a blood drive at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 7, 2017. The blood is tested to make sure there are no contagious diseases before the donor can give blood. The volunteers collaborated together and collected approximately 24,000 milliliters of blood from 59 Japanese and American donors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Stephen Campbell) - A Japanese volunteer prepares to test a donor’s blood during a blood drive at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 7, 2017. The blood is tested to make sure there are no contagious diseases before the donor can give blood. The volunteers collaborated together and collected approximately 24,000 milliliters of blood from 59 Japanese and American donors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Stephen Campbell)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Richard M. Rusnok Jr., oncoming commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, receives the VMFA-121 guidon from Lt. Col. J.T. Bardo, outgoing commanding officer of VMFA-121, on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 3, 2017. The passing of the guidon is a Marine Corps tradition signifying the passing on of the commanding officer billet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Richard M. Rusnok Jr., oncoming commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, receives the VMFA-121 guidon from Lt. Col. J.T. Bardo, outgoing commanding officer of VMFA-121, on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 3, 2017. The passing of the guidon is a Marine Corps tradition signifying the passing on of the commanding officer billet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo)

U.S. Marines, Sailors and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel conducted a mass casualty exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 1, 2017. The exercise assessed the air station’s initial response, incident management, activation of emergency operations center and mass casualty plan in the event of a downed aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego) - U.S. Marines, Sailors and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel conducted a mass casualty exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 1, 2017. The exercise assessed the air station’s initial response, incident management, activation of emergency operations center and mass casualty plan in the event of a downed aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard F. Fuerst gives a speech before the start of the 7th annual U.S.-Japan Friendship Concert at the Sinfonia Iwakuni Concert Hall in Iwakuni City, Japan, Feb. 25, 2017. The concert is a way for the student performers to experience different cultures and communicate with each other through music despite the language barrier. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard F. Fuerst gives a speech before the start of the 7th annual U.S.-Japan Friendship Concert at the Sinfonia Iwakuni Concert Hall in Iwakuni City, Japan, Feb. 25, 2017. The concert is a way for the student performers to experience different cultures and communicate with each other through music despite the language barrier. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez)