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Service members enjoy breakfast during an awards ceremony for the Active-Duty Fund Drive (ADFD) in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 1, 2017. The ceremony acknowledged Marines and Sailors for their contribution to the NMCRS ADFD. The NMCRS is a non-profit organization that runs solely on donation. It gives financial, educational and other need-based assistance to active-duty and retired Sailors and Marines and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera) - Service members enjoy breakfast during an awards ceremony for the Active-Duty Fund Drive (ADFD) in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 1, 2017. The ceremony acknowledged Marines and Sailors for their contribution to the NMCRS ADFD. The NMCRS is a non-profit organization that runs solely on donation. It gives financial, educational and other need-based assistance to active-duty and retired Sailors and Marines and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera)

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)