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Orville Burrell, better known as “Shaggy,” a musical artist and Marine Corps veteran, dances on stage while performing a live concert at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 26, 2017. Shaggy sang a variety of his hit songs including “Boombastic,” “It Wasn’t Me” and “Oh Carolina.” The concert was part of an Armed Forces Entertainment tour that included three military installations across Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin Fisher) - Orville Burrell, better known as “Shaggy,” a musical artist and Marine Corps veteran, dances on stage while performing a live concert at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 26, 2017. Shaggy sang a variety of his hit songs including “Boombastic,” “It Wasn’t Me” and “Oh Carolina.” The concert was part of an Armed Forces Entertainment tour that included three military installations across Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin Fisher)
Youth and Teen Center members from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni hold up Kidzos, a special currency used in the theme park Kidzania in Kobe, Japan, July 26, 2017. Kidzania is an indoor education entertainment center that provides children the interactive experience of working adult jobs and earning currency. The currency can be spent on activities and used to buy souvenirs from gift shops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez) - Youth and Teen Center members from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni hold up Kidzos, a special currency used in the theme park Kidzania in Kobe, Japan, July 26, 2017. Kidzania is an indoor education entertainment center that provides children the interactive experience of working adult jobs and earning currency. The currency can be spent on activities and used to buy souvenirs from gift shops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez)
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni residents pose for a photo during a Japanese cooking class at Santopia in Otake, Japan, July 25, 2017. The air station residents traveled with the Cultural Adaptation Program to partake in the class where they learned to properly prepare and cook sushi, tempura and a Japanese pudding dessert. The class gave a common purpose for participants to work together and learn Japanese cooking skills that can be utilized within their own homes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Abrego) - Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni residents pose for a photo during a Japanese cooking class at Santopia in Otake, Japan, July 25, 2017. The air station residents traveled with the Cultural Adaptation Program to partake in the class where they learned to properly prepare and cook sushi, tempura and a Japanese pudding dessert. The class gave a common purpose for participants to work together and learn Japanese cooking skills that can be utilized within their own homes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Abrego)
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cole Moore, a powerline mechanic with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, secures storage on an F/A-18C Hornet at JASDF Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2017. Maintenance keeps aircraft in a constant state of preparedness to enhance operational readiness and mission accomplishment. This is the first time that VMFA-232 has been to JASDF Hyakuri Air Base, which gave the local Japanese forces the ability to simulate air-to-air maneuvers with dissimilar aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cole Moore, a powerline mechanic with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, secures storage on an F/A-18C Hornet at JASDF Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2017. Maintenance keeps aircraft in a constant state of preparedness to enhance operational readiness and mission accomplishment. This is the first time that VMFA-232 has been to JASDF Hyakuri Air Base, which gave the local Japanese forces the ability to simulate air-to-air maneuvers with dissimilar aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)
U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 12 perform pull ups at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 21, 2017. The USO hosted a field meet and cookout for MALS-12, which included several competitions such as grappling, pull-ups and a Humvee pull. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo) - U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 12 perform pull ups at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 21, 2017. The USO hosted a field meet and cookout for MALS-12, which included several competitions such as grappling, pull-ups and a Humvee pull. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Rodney Harris, right, an aircraft rescue firefighter with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), explains to Lance Cpl. Dahee Park, an aircraft rescue firefighter with H&HS, how to put out an external fire on an F/A-18C Hornet at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 19, 2017. Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines visited the display to familiarize themselves with the aircraft so they can be more efficient in emergency situations. (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Rodney Harris, right, an aircraft rescue firefighter with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), explains to Lance Cpl. Dahee Park, an aircraft rescue firefighter with H&HS, how to put out an external fire on an F/A-18C Hornet at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 19, 2017. Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines visited the display to familiarize themselves with the aircraft so they can be more efficient in emergency situations. (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera)
Guests tour Kizuna Stadium during a scoreboard lighting ceremony in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 19, 2017. The ceremony offered a private viewing of the almost completed stadium that is to be used by U.S. service members, their families and local Japanese. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Abrego) - Guests tour Kizuna Stadium during a scoreboard lighting ceremony in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 19, 2017. The ceremony offered a private viewing of the almost completed stadium that is to be used by U.S. service members, their families and local Japanese. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Abrego)
Veterinary clinic personnel showcase the new facility for guests during the opening of the veterinary clinic at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 13, 2017. The veterinary clinic is responsible for the welfare of hundreds of military pets and military working dogs. The new facility allows technicians to double the amount of patients they can see. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas) - Veterinary clinic personnel showcase the new facility for guests during the opening of the veterinary clinic at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 13, 2017. The veterinary clinic is responsible for the welfare of hundreds of military pets and military working dogs. The new facility allows technicians to double the amount of patients they can see. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas)
A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 takes off at Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, July 12, 2017. VMFA-232 has been conducting exercises with the JASDF as part of the Aviation Training Relocation program, which is designed to increase operational readiness and interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces, and reduce local noise impacts by dispersing unilateral jet-fighter training of U.S. forces in Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy) - A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 takes off at Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, July 12, 2017. VMFA-232 has been conducting exercises with the JASDF as part of the Aviation Training Relocation program, which is designed to increase operational readiness and interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces, and reduce local noise impacts by dispersing unilateral jet-fighter training of U.S. forces in Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)
Explosive ordnance disposal Marines conducted emergency destruct training at Target Island, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 14, 2017. The island is located near the air station and is used as a training site for EOD Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez) - Explosive ordnance disposal Marines conducted emergency destruct training at Target Island, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 14, 2017. The island is located near the air station and is used as a training site for EOD Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez)