Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson - Yasufumi Nakamura, the president of the Momiji Manju Yamadaya factory, gives a presentation to members of a cultural adaptations trip on the process of creating the momiji manju at Hatsukaichi, Japan, May 23, 2023. Cultural adaptations is a program through Marine Corps Community Services that gives residents of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni opportunities to immerse themselves in the community and culture of Iwakuni and of Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor - U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Dennis Kearn, the manager of the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni northside mess hall, speaks with service members at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, March 17, 2023. Kearn’s role as the chow hall manager has ensured that hundreds of Marines are fed every day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor)