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US, Japanese locals gather for Halloween Carnival - A child receives candy from a volunteer during a Halloween Carnival in Iwakuni City, Japan, Oct. 21, 2017. Japanese American Society Iwakuni and Iwakuni City wanted to bring the American-style Halloween Carnival to the community of Iwakuni City so that the Japanese locals could experience this event. Adults and children dressed up to play games, trick-or-treat, color and carve pumpkins. This is the first time that the JAS has collaborated with Iwakuni City to host an event. The purpose of the JAS is to provide educational, social and cultural opportunities between American and Japanese communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)
VMGR-152 conducts nighttime aerial refueling with VMFA-121, VMFA-251 - An F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 based out of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, conducts a nighttime aerial refueling training operation with a KC-130J Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 based out of MCAS Iwakuni Oct. 25, 2017. The training was conducted at night to improve operational readiness and enhance pilot proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)
Running towards unity - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Aaron Joe, the Provost Marshal’s Office training noncommissioned officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), celebrates crossing the finish line during the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Juu-Gatsu 10km at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 21, 2017. The race helped build comradery between Americans and Japanese by introducing friendly competition. Joe finished 22nd out of 146 runners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera)
Expecting parents showered with support - Makenzie Hanson, a guest at the USO Special Delivery baby shower, plays with her daughter, Juliette Hanson, during the USO Special Delivery Baby Shower at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 18, 2017. Expecting parents played games and had a question and answer session with Heidi Murkoff, the author of the “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” book series. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera)
U.S. Marine Corps Aviation - U.S. Marines and Master Labor Contractors with the Logistics Department Fuels Division fold in the Aircraft Direct Fueling System (ADFS) during the first hot refuel utilizing the new system at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 19, 2017. The ADFS allows the aircraft to rotate crew, take on cargo or Marines and keep its engines running while accepting fuel. This training marked the first refueling evolution at the new hot refueling pit designed to distribute fuel to Type-4 aircraft such as the KC-130J Hercules, MV-22 Osprey and MH-60 helicopter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Donato Maffin)
Active Shield tests mission readiness between American, Japanese forces - Firefighters from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni respond to a simulated casualty during a chemical exposure drill as part of exercise Active Shield at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 17, 2017. Active Shield is an annual exercise designed to test the abilities of U.S. and Japanese forces to work alongside each other to protect and defend the air station and other U.S. assets in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps illustration by Cpl. Joseph Abrego)
Awareness for Fire Prevention Week flares across MCAS Iwakuni - Girl Scouts gather around Sparky the dog during Fire Prevention Week at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. Fire Prevention Week raises awareness in communities on how they can prevent, combat and aid where a fire can or is currently taking place in a real-world scenario. Fire Prevention Day was established Oct. 8, 1920, by President Woodrow Wilson to commemorate The Great Chicago Fire in 1871, which claimed 300 lives and left 100,000 homeless. It later became known as Fire Prevention Week in 1922 and has been proclaimed by the president every year since 1925, making it the longest running public health and safety observance on record. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)
Wrapping up exercise Kamoshika Wrath - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jason Taylor, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, patrols during exercise Kamoshika Wrath at Haramura Maneuver Area, Japan, Oct. 3, 2017. The exercise allowed Marines to test mission performance and meet training requirements by placing them in real-world scenarios. Marines conducted defensive measures and dug fighting holes during a simulated assault, where the enemy progressed from the north. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera)
Sentinels hone their skills exercise Kamoshika Wrath - U.S. Marines with Marine Wong Support Squadron (MWSS) 171 settle in their tents during exercise Kamoshika Wrath at Haramura Maneuver Area, Japan, Oct. 2, 2017. Marines participated in the training to hone their skills while simulating a forward-deployed environment.
MWSS-171 kicks off exercise Kamashika Wrath - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Barber, a tactical switch operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, digs a ditch at Haramura, Japan, Sept. 30, 2017. MWSS-171, stationed out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, kicked off exercise Kamashika Wrath. The exercise helps Marines test mission performance and prepare for real-world situation. The ditch helped cover wires to provide electricity to tents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera)