Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz - Former Matthew C. Perry High School head football coach, Frank A. Macias, stands on the football field of M.C. Perry high school at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, September 7, 2022. Frank Macias was the head football coach at M.C. Perry high school from 2011 to August of 2022, and is now preparing to transfer to Port Campbell, Kentucky. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

MAG-12 secures the 2017 Fall Classic football game - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Walter Williams, a wide receiver for Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, runs the football at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 15, 2017, during the 26th annual 2017 Fall Classic football game. The game was set up to increase unit camaraderie and competitiveness across the air station. Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) looked as if they were going to “take the cake” this year, intercepting the ball once and scoring two touchdowns, but H&HS began to slip up as the game progressed to the second half, throwing two interceptions for major turnovers. MAG-12 defeated H&HS 43-22. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)

Samurai kick off first football game under Friday Night Lights - Ryutu Elmoulkatel, a kicker with the Kinnick High School “Red Devils” football team, runs the ball against the Matthew C. Perry “Samurai” during a football game at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 1, 2017. Hosting their season opener at their new sports stadium, the Samurai, a Division II team, faced off against their Division I opponent, the Red Devils, from Fleet Activities Yokosuka. At the end of the fourth quarter, the Red Devils beat the Samurai 33-0. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

The Matthew C. Perry High School Samurai football team runs the ball against the Yokota High School Panthers during the homecoming football game at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 22, 2016. Both undefeated in Division II Japan, the Samurai (5-1) faced off against the Panthers (4-1) where the winner became the Division II Japan champions. At the end of the fourth quarter, the Samurai beat the Panthers 52-19 making them the Division II Japan champions and will host the Humphreys High School Blackhawks from U.S. Army Garrison, Camp Humphreys, Korea, the Division II Korea champions during the Far East Division II Championship on Nov. 5, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson) - The Matthew C. Perry High School Samurai football team runs the ball against the Yokota High School Panthers during the homecoming football game at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 22, 2016. Both undefeated in Division II Japan, the Samurai (5-1) faced off against the Panthers (4-1) where the winner became the Division II Japan champions. At the end of the fourth quarter, the Samurai beat the Panthers 52-19 making them the Division II Japan champions and will host the Humphreys High School Blackhawks from U.S. Army Garrison, Camp Humphreys, Korea, the Division II Korea champions during the Far East Division II Championship on Nov. 5, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Staff Sgt. Shane Hall, O Killaz lineman, makes a grab for Lt. Col. Michael Coletta, quarterback/coach, as Coletta looks down the field for an open receiver here Jan. 28 at Penny Lake field in the Officers versus Staff Noncommissioned Officers flag football game. The SNCOs were on the losing end of a 20-13 defeat by the officers as they attempted to go for an upset. - Staff Sgt. Shane Hall, O Killaz lineman, makes a grab for Lt. Col. Michael Coletta, quarterback/coach, as Coletta looks down the field for an open receiver here Jan. 28 at Penny Lake field in the Officers versus Staff Noncommissioned Officers flag football game. The SNCOs were on the losing end of a 20-13 defeat by the officers as they attempted to go for an upset.

Cpl. Ricky Russell, a Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 flight equipment technician, inspects the functionality of a flight helmet here Tuesday. Russell won the Marine Corps Community Services Football Bash grand prize — a trip to Super Bowl XLV. - Cpl. Ricky Russell, a Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 flight equipment technician, inspects the functionality of a flight helmet here Tuesday. Russell won the Marine Corps Community Services Football Bash grand prize — a trip to Super Bowl XLV.

Garrit Fox, middle linebacker and offensive lineman for the IYAOYAS, tip toes down the line to gain a few extra yards after a reception during the championship game of the 9th annual Turkey Bowl flag football tournament at the Penny Lake football field here Saturday. The IYAOYAS destroyed the Vikings 31-13 to remain undefeated during the tournament. - Garrit Fox, middle linebacker and offensive lineman for the IYAOYAS, tip toes down the line to gain a few extra yards after a reception during the championship game of the 9th annual Turkey Bowl flag football tournament at the Penny Lake football field here Saturday. The IYAOYAS destroyed the Vikings 31-13 to remain undefeated during the tournament.

Benjamin Armijo, Marine Aircraft Group 12 defensive back, plucks and interception near the end zone to set up an easy six during the Fall Classic at Penny Lake here Sept. 17. MAG-12 dominated both sides of the ball only allowing one good offensive drive for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron in a 24-6 routing. This year’s Fall Classic marks the second time in 12 years MAG-12 has won the title. - Benjamin Armijo, Marine Aircraft Group 12 defensive back, plucks and interception near the end zone to set up an easy six during the Fall Classic at Penny Lake here Sept. 17. MAG-12 dominated both sides of the ball only allowing one good offensive drive for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron in a 24-6 routing. This year’s Fall Classic marks the second time in 12 years MAG-12 has won the title.